- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Arthur, TX
Jefferson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483540004001
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540004001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Jefferson Middle held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483540004001 · Port Arthur, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 13.6:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Jefferson Middle held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,140 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle
857 students
- Houston El 689
Houston El
689 students
- Tyrrell El 670
Tyrrell El
670 students
- Staff Sergeant 644
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
644 students
- Lincoln Middle 619
Lincoln Middle
619 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle compares
Jefferson 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 286 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
African American 28.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.8%
White 2.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Jefferson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Arthur Isd reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyrrell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle
How many students attend Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Jefferson Middle?
89.4% of students at Jefferson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle?
Jefferson Middle 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 Jefferson Middle rank among middle schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Port Arthur, 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 Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Arthur Isd?
Besides Jefferson Middle, Port Arthur Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,140 students), Houston El (689 students), and Tyrrell El (670 students). See the Port Arthur Isd district page for the complete list.