Enrollment
1,231
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cibolo, TX
Dobie J H
Federal NCES profile for Dobie J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483948007898
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobie J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Cibolo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobie J H has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobie J H ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948007898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dobie J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dobie J H
Dobie J H is a large middle school in Cibolo, Texas, enrolling 1,231 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,231 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #306.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd spends $9,244 per pupil, 32% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 268 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,231 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students) and Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students) alongside Dobie J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dobie J H compares
Dobie J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,231
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$9,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 30.3%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Dobie J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd, which includes Dobie J H.
$9,244
Per student
-32%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dobie J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobie J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dobie J H
How many students attend Dobie J H?
Dobie J H has 1,231 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cibolo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobie J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobie J H is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dobie J H?
24.8% of students at Dobie J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobie J H?
The largest demographic group at Dobie J H is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Cibolo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobie J H?
Dobie J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dobie J H rank among public schools in Cibolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobie J H ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, 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 Cibolo on the city page.
Is Dobie J H a good school?
Dobie J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Dobie J H, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Ray D Corbett J H (1,113 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.
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