- Enrollment
- 3,275
- Students per teacher
- 51.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Mineral Wells J H shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483095003488 · Mineral Wells, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.2:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineral Wells H S (3,275 students)
Mineral Wells J H shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mineral Wells J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells H S
3,275 students
- Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells El
1,915 students
- This school 498
Mineral Wells J H
498 students
- Mineral Wells 28
Mineral Wells Academy
28 students
What this shows Mineral Wells J H reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineral Wells J H compares
Mineral Wells 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,736
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mineral Wells Isd reports $11,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,915
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.