Enrollment
498
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mineral Wells, TX
Mineral Wells J H
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Wells J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483095003488
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Wells J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mineral Wells · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineral Wells J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Wells J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mineral Wells, TX.
School address
District: Mineral Wells Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483095003488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mineral Wells J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mineral Wells J H
Mineral Wells J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mineral Wells, Texas, enrolling 498 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,911 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #396.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 108 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mineral Wells Isd also operates Mineral Wells H S (3,275 students) and Mineral Wells El (1,915 students) alongside Mineral Wells 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 Mineral Wells J H compares
Mineral Wells 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.3%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,351
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineral Wells Isd, which includes Mineral Wells J H.
$12,351
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 49.4%
Federal 20.4%
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 Mineral Wells J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wells H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mineral Wells El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mineral Wells Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Wells J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,275
- Students per teacher
- 51.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,915
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mineral Wells J H
How many students attend Mineral Wells J H?
Mineral Wells J H has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mineral Wells, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Wells J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Wells J H is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Mineral Wells J H?
73.3% of students at Mineral Wells J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Wells J H?
Mineral Wells J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mineral Wells J H rank among public schools in Mineral Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Wells J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells on the city page.
Is Mineral Wells J H a good school?
Mineral Wells J H earns 47/100 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 Mineral Wells Isd?
Besides Mineral Wells J H, Mineral Wells Isd also operates Mineral Wells H S (3,275 students), Mineral Wells El (1,915 students), and Mineral Wells Academy (28 students). See the Mineral Wells Isd district page for the complete list.
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