Enrollment
1,083
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montgomery J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montgomery J H
Montgomery J H is a large middle school in Montgomery, Texas, enrolling 1,083 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,083 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 619 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #356.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Montgomery Isd spends $10,085 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students) and Montgomery H S (1,523 students) alongside Montgomery 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 Montgomery J H compares
Montgomery 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,085
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery Isd, which includes Montgomery J H.
$10,085
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 11.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~1,083 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montgomery J H a good school?
Montgomery J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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