- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · George West, TX
George West J H
Federal NCES profile for George West J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482055002066
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George West J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in George West · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George West J H has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George West J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in George West, TX.
School address
District: George West Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482055002066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
George West J H held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482055002066 · George West, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 10.5:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: George West Pri (396 students)
George West J H held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George West J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George West Pr
George West Pri
396 students
- George West H
George West H S
274 students
- George West El
George West El
235 students
- This school 158
George West J H
158 students
What this shows George West J H reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How George West J H compares
George West 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$12,335
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 41.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, George West J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for George West Isd reports $12,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George West J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George West Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George West El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George West J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about George West J H
How many students attend George West J H?
George West J H has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in George West, TX. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George West J H?
The student-teacher ratio at George West J H is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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 George West J H?
57.6% of students at George West J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George West J H?
The largest demographic group at George West J H is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in George West, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George West J H?
George West J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 George West J H rank among public schools in George West?
By Resource Investment Index, George West J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in George West, 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 George West Isd?
Besides George West J H, George West Isd also operates George West Pri (396 students), George West H S (274 students), and George West El (235 students). See the George West Isd district page for the complete list.