- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshall, TX
Marshall J H
Federal NCES profile for Marshall J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482916003293
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshall J H has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall J H ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Marshall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Marshall J H held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.1 → 74.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 482916003293 · Marshall, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 12.5:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall H S (1,467 students)
Marshall J H held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.1 → 74.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marshall J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshall H S
Marshall H S
1,467 students
- This school
Marshall J H
1,035 students
- Price T Young 550
Price T Young El
550 students
- Crockett El 549
Crockett El
549 students
- Sam Houston El 536
Sam Houston El
536 students
- Wm B Travis El 473
Wm B Travis El
473 students
What this shows Marshall J H reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshall J H compares
Marshall 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$11,073
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 34.1%
White 25.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Marshall J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall Isd reports $11,073 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshall J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Price T Young El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crockett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm B Travis El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- 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 (~1,035 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marshall J H
How many students attend Marshall J H?
Marshall J H has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,105 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall J H is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Marshall J H?
73.0% of students at Marshall J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall J H?
The largest demographic group at Marshall J H is Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Marshall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall J H?
Marshall J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Marshall J H rank among public schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall J H ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Marshall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Isd?
Besides Marshall J H, Marshall Isd also operates Marshall H S (1,467 students), Price T Young El (550 students), and Crockett El (549 students). See the Marshall Isd district page for the complete list.