- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
La Porte J H held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482619002955 · La Porte, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: La Porte H S (2,090 students)
La Porte J H held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.1 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Porte J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Porte H S
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- This school 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- La Porte El 503
La Porte El
503 students
What this shows La Porte J H reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Porte J H compares
La Porte J H 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,795
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 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.
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
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.