- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Herman Furlough Jr Middle held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484245004843 · Terrell, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,166 enr · 16.7:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Terrell H S (1,458 students)
Herman Furlough Jr Middle held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herman Furlough Jr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terrell H S
Terrell H S
1,458 students
- This school
Herman Furlough Jr Middle
1,166 students
- J W Long El
J W Long El
681 students
- Gilbert Willie
Gilbert Willie Sr El
671 students
- Dr Bruce Wood
Dr Bruce Wood El
655 students
- W H Burnett El 380
W H Burnett El
380 students
What this shows Herman Furlough Jr Middle reports 1,166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman Furlough Jr Middle compares
Herman Furlough Jr Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,694
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
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.
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
District finance for Terrell Isd reports $12,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,166 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,168 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.