- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hereford, TX
Hereford J H
Federal NCES profile for Hereford J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482301002336
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hereford J H earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Hereford · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hereford J H has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hereford J H ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hereford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Hereford J H shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482301002336 · Hereford, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 11.9:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hereford H S (1,182 students)
Hereford J H shrank from 599 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hereford J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hereford H S
Hereford H S
1,182 students
- This school
Hereford J H
534 students
- Northwest El
Northwest El
479 students
- Aikman El 464
Aikman El
464 students
- Bluebonnet El 366
Bluebonnet El
366 students
- West Central E 331
West Central El
331 students
What this shows Hereford J H reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hereford J H compares
Hereford J H is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$11,359
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 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 6.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Hereford J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hereford Isd reports $11,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hereford J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hereford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aikman El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hereford J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hereford J H
How many students attend Hereford J H?
Hereford J H has 534 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hereford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hereford J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Hereford J H is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Hereford J H?
80.0% of students at Hereford J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hereford J H?
The largest demographic group at Hereford J H is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Hereford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hereford J H?
Hereford J H has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Hereford J H rank among public schools in Hereford?
By Resource Investment Index, Hereford J H ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Hereford, 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 Hereford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hereford Isd?
Besides Hereford J H, Hereford Isd also operates Hereford H S (1,182 students), Northwest El (479 students), and Aikman El (464 students). See the Hereford Isd district page for the complete list.