- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jarrell, TX
Jarrell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jarrell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482460007492
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jarrell Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Jarrell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jarrell Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jarrell Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jarrell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Jarrell Middle grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 482460007492 · Jarrell, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 17.6:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jarrell H S (1,101 students)
Jarrell Middle grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 837 in 2023-24 (+13.0%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jarrell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jarrell H S
Jarrell H S
1,101 students
- This school
Jarrell Middle
899 students
- Jarrell El
Jarrell El
719 students
- Igo El
Igo El
647 students
What this shows Jarrell Middle reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jarrell Middle compares
Jarrell Middle is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,363
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
White 22.1%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Jarrell Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jarrell Isd reports $11,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jarrell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrell H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jarrell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Igo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jarrell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jarrell Middle
How many students attend Jarrell Middle?
Jarrell Middle has 899 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jarrell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 837 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jarrell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jarrell Middle is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jarrell Middle?
55.6% of students at Jarrell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jarrell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jarrell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Jarrell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jarrell Middle?
Jarrell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jarrell Middle rank among public schools in Jarrell?
By Resource Investment Index, Jarrell Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jarrell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jarrell Isd?
Besides Jarrell Middle, Jarrell Isd also operates Jarrell H S (1,101 students), Jarrell El (719 students), and Igo El (647 students). See the Jarrell Isd district page for the complete list.