- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, TX
Montgomery J H
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483126003514
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery J H has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery J H ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Montgomery, TX.
School address
District: Montgomery Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483126003514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Montgomery J H held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 483126003514 · Montgomery, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,083 enr · 16.9:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Creek H S (1,692 students)
Montgomery J H held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Montgomery J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Creek H S
Lake Creek H S
1,692 students
- Montgomery H S
Montgomery H S
1,523 students
- Oak Hills J H
Oak Hills J H
1,311 students
- This school
Montgomery J H
1,083 students
- Madeley Ranch
Madeley Ranch El
714 students
- Keenan El
Keenan El
713 students
What this shows Montgomery J H reports 1,083 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery J H compares
Montgomery 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,083 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,083
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$10,495
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Montgomery J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery Isd reports $10,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeley Ranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keenan El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~1,083 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery J H
How many students attend Montgomery J H?
Montgomery J H has 1,083 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery J H is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery J H?
24.7% of students at Montgomery J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery J H?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery J H is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Montgomery, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery J H?
Montgomery J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Montgomery J H rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery J H ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Isd?
Besides Montgomery J H, Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students), Montgomery H S (1,523 students), and Oak Hills J H (1,311 students). See the Montgomery Isd district page for the complete list.