- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, TX
Jacksonville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482459002752
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Middle ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Jacksonville, TX.
School address
District: Jacksonville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482459002752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Jacksonville Middle shrank from 711 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 59.1 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 482459002752 · Jacksonville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
629 enr · 10.7:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville H S (1,270 students)
Jacksonville Middle shrank from 711 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE added 59.1 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville H S
1,270 students
- Nichols Int
Nichols Int
674 students
- This school
Jacksonville Middle
629 students
- East Side El
East Side El
623 students
- Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass
577 students
- Joe Wright El
Joe Wright El
526 students
What this shows Jacksonville Middle reports 629 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Middle compares
Jacksonville Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,763
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 26.6%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Jacksonville Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville Isd reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nichols Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred Douglass | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe Wright El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~629 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Middle
How many students attend Jacksonville Middle?
Jacksonville Middle has 629 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Jacksonville Middle?
76.2% of students at Jacksonville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Middle?
Jacksonville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jacksonville Middle rank among public schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Middle ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Isd?
Besides Jacksonville Middle, Jacksonville Isd also operates Jacksonville H S (1,270 students), Nichols Int (674 students), and East Side El (623 students). See the Jacksonville Isd district page for the complete list.