Enrollment
534
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hereford J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hereford J H
Hereford J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hereford, Texas, enrolling 534 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 534 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,264 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #119, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Hereford Isd spends $10,647 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 144 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 534 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hereford Isd also operates Hereford H S (1,182 students) and Northwest El (479 students) alongside Hereford 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 Hereford J H compares
Hereford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,647
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hereford Isd, which includes Hereford J H.
$10,647
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 42.7%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hereford J H a good school?
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. 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 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.
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