- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Detroit, TX
Detroit J H
Federal NCES profile for Detroit J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481689007058
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detroit J H earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Detroit J H has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Detroit, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Detroit J H grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481689007058 · Detroit, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 9.3:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Detroit El (222 students)
Detroit J H grew from 116 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE held 12.3 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Detroit J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Detroit El
Detroit El
222 students
- Detroit H S
Detroit H S
154 students
- This school
Detroit J H
112 students
What this shows Detroit J H reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Detroit J H compares
Detroit J H is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Detroit J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Detroit Isd reports $19,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detroit J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Detroit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detroit J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detroit J H
How many students attend Detroit J H?
Detroit J H has 112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Detroit, TX. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Detroit J H is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detroit J H?
60.3% of students at Detroit J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detroit J H?
The largest demographic group at Detroit J H is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Detroit, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detroit J H?
Detroit J H has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Detroit J H rank among public schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Detroit J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Detroit, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Detroit Isd?
Besides Detroit J H, Detroit Isd also operates Detroit El (222 students) and Detroit H S (154 students). See the Detroit Isd district page for the complete list.