Enrollment
1,166
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terrell, TX
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Herman Furlough Jr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484245004843
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman Furlough Jr Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Terrell · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Herman Furlough Jr Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Furlough Jr Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Terrell, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herman Furlough Jr Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herman Furlough Jr Middle
Herman Furlough Jr Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Terrell, Texas, enrolling 1,166 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.0% 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 92% of state schools at 1,166 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 659 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #587, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 306 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,166 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students) and J W Long El (681 students) alongside Herman Furlough Jr Middle.
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 Herman Furlough Jr Middle compares
Herman Furlough Jr Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,166 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,166
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$12,365
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 56.6%
White 19.8%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Herman Furlough Jr Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terrell Isd, which includes Herman Furlough Jr Middle.
$12,365
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 Herman Furlough Jr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Long El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Willie Sr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Bruce Wood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W H Burnett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman Furlough Jr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~1,166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Herman Furlough Jr Middle
How many students attend Herman Furlough Jr Middle?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle has 1,166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terrell, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman Furlough Jr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman Furlough Jr Middle is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herman Furlough Jr Middle?
61.0% of students at Herman Furlough Jr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herman Furlough Jr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Herman Furlough Jr Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Terrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman Furlough Jr Middle?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Herman Furlough Jr Middle rank among public schools in Terrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman Furlough Jr Middle ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Terrell, 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 Terrell on the city page.
Is Herman Furlough Jr Middle a good school?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Terrell Isd?
Besides Herman Furlough Jr Middle, Terrell Isd also operates Terrell H S (1,458 students), J W Long El (681 students), and Gilbert Willie Sr El (671 students). See the Terrell Isd district page for the complete list.
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