- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deer Park, TX
Deer Park J H
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481653001416
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park J H has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park J H ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Deer Park, TX.
School address
District: Deer Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481653001416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Deer Park J H held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 52.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481653001416 · Deer Park, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 17.2:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Deer Park J H held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 52.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Deer Park J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- This school 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- Fairmont J H 676
Fairmont J H
676 students
What this shows Deer Park J H reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park J H compares
Deer Park J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 39.8%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Deer Park J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Park J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park J H
How many students attend Deer Park J H?
Deer Park J H has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deer Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park J H is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park J H?
36.2% of students at Deer Park J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park J H?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park J H is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Deer Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park J H?
Deer Park J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Park J H rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park J H ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Deer Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Deer Park J H, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), San Jacinto El (862 students), and Carpenter El (837 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.