Enrollment
1,367
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conroe, TX
Donald J Stockton Jh
Federal NCES profile for Donald J Stockton Jh, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481500013348
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald J Stockton Jh earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald J Stockton Jh has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald J Stockton Jh ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald J Stockton Jh compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald J Stockton Jh
Donald J Stockton Jh is a higher-need, large middle school in Conroe, Texas, enrolling 1,367 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.7% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,367 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 413 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #168.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Conroe Isd spends $9,973 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students) and The Woodlands H S (4,444 students) alongside Donald J Stockton Jh.
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 Donald J Stockton Jh compares
Donald J Stockton Jh on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,367 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,367
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$9,973
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
Counselors3.4 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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 58.3%
White 24.7%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Donald J Stockton Jh is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conroe Isd, which includes Donald J Stockton Jh.
$9,973
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 25.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Donald J Stockton Jh Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald J Stockton Jh's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Donald J Stockton Jh
How many students attend Donald J Stockton Jh?
Donald J Stockton Jh has 1,367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conroe, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald J Stockton Jh?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald J Stockton Jh is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Donald J Stockton Jh?
62.7% of students at Donald J Stockton Jh are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald J Stockton Jh?
The largest demographic group at Donald J Stockton Jh is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald J Stockton Jh?
Donald J Stockton Jh has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Donald J Stockton Jh rank among middle schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald J Stockton Jh ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Conroe on the city page.
Is Donald J Stockton Jh a good school?
Donald J Stockton Jh earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Conroe Isd?
Besides Donald J Stockton Jh, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.
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