- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Junction, TX
Junction Middle
Federal NCES profile for Junction Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482502002797
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Junction · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Junction, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Junction Middle shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 482502002797 · Junction, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 11.8:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction El (294 students)
Junction Middle shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Junction Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Junction El
Junction El
294 students
- Junction H S
Junction H S
177 students
- This school
Junction Middle
118 students
What this shows Junction Middle reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction Middle compares
Junction 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$13,759
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Junction Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Junction Isd reports $13,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junction H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junction Middle
How many students attend Junction Middle?
Junction Middle has 118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Junction, TX. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction Middle is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Junction Middle?
65.9% of students at Junction Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction Middle?
The largest demographic group at Junction Middle is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Junction, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction Middle?
Junction Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Junction Middle rank among public schools in Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Junction, 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 Junction Isd?
Besides Junction Middle, Junction Isd also operates Junction El (294 students) and Junction H S (177 students). See the Junction Isd district page for the complete list.