- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eagle Pass, TX
Memorial J H
Federal NCES profile for Memorial J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481773006245
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial J H earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 23
- public schools in Eagle Pass · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial J H has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial J H ranks #10 of 23 public schools in Eagle Pass, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481773006245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Memorial J H shrank from 976 students in 2022-23 to 910 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 481773006245 · Eagle Pass, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 16.6:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Pass H S (2,326 students)
Memorial J H shrank from 976 students in 2022-23 to 910 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memorial J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Pass H S
Eagle Pass H S
2,326 students
- C C Winn H S
C C Winn H S
1,878 students
- Eagle Pass J H
Eagle Pass J H
1,040 students
- This school 927
Memorial J H
927 students
- Armando Cerna 588
Armando Cerna El
588 students
- Liberty El 539
Liberty El
539 students
What this shows Memorial J H reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial J H compares
Memorial J H 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$12,625
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
White 0.4%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Memorial J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Pass Isd reports $12,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C C Winn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle Pass J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armando Cerna El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial J H
How many students attend Memorial J H?
Memorial J H has 927 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eagle Pass, TX. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial J H is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial J H?
87.6% of students at Memorial J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial J H?
The largest demographic group at Memorial J H is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Eagle Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial J H?
Memorial J H 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 Memorial J H rank among public schools in Eagle Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial J H ranks #10 of 23 public schools in Eagle Pass, 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 Eagle Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Pass Isd?
Besides Memorial J H, Eagle Pass Isd also operates Eagle Pass H S (2,326 students), C C Winn H S (1,878 students), and Eagle Pass J H (1,040 students). See the Eagle Pass Isd district page for the complete list.