Enrollment
563
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Porte, TX
La Porte J H
Federal NCES profile for La Porte J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482619002955
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Porte J H earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Porte J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Porte J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Porte J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Porte J H
La Porte J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in La Porte, Texas, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,593 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,495, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (34%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 165 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 563 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students) and Heritage El (667 students) alongside La Porte J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Porte J H compares
La Porte J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 33.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, La Porte J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Porte Isd, which includes La Porte J H.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 6.8%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How La Porte J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Porte J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Porte J H
How many students attend La Porte J H?
La Porte J H has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Porte, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Porte J H?
The student-teacher ratio at La Porte J H is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Porte J H?
60.3% of students at La Porte J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Porte J H?
The largest demographic group at La Porte J H is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Porte J H?
La Porte J H has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Porte J H rank among middle schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, La Porte J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, 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 La Porte on the city page.
Is La Porte J H a good school?
La Porte J H earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides La Porte J H, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and Lomax J H (540 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.
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