- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasadena, TX
Jackson Int
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483432003829
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Int earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 10
- middle schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Int has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Int ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Jackson Int shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 483432003829 · Pasadena, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 10.5:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Jackson Int shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 50.5 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jackson Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 527
Jackson Int
527 students
What this shows Jackson Int reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Int compares
Jackson Int 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
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
43.8%
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
$13,787
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
White 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Jackson Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Int
How many students attend Jackson Int?
Jackson Int has 527 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Int 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 Jackson Int?
86.5% of students at Jackson Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Int?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Int is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Int?
Jackson Int has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Jackson Int rank among middle schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Int ranks #9 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Jackson Int, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.