- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orange Grove, TX
Orange Grove J H
Federal NCES profile for Orange Grove J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483372003764
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Grove J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Orange Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Grove J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Orange Grove, TX.
School address
District: Orange Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483372003764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Orange Grove J H held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 483372003764 · Orange Grove, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 13.2:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Grove H S (496 students)
Orange Grove J H held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orange Grove J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Grove H
Orange Grove H S
496 students
- Orange Grove P
Orange Grove Pri
409 students
- Orange Grove E
Orange Grove El
386 students
- This school
Orange Grove J H
357 students
What this shows Orange Grove J H reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Grove J H compares
Orange Grove 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$11,593
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 40.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Orange Grove J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Grove Isd reports $11,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Grove J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Grove J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Grove J H
How many students attend Orange Grove J H?
Orange Grove J H has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orange Grove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove J H is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Orange Grove J H?
56.1% of students at Orange Grove J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Grove J H?
The largest demographic group at Orange Grove J H is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Orange Grove, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Grove J H?
Orange Grove J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Orange Grove J H rank among public schools in Orange Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Orange Grove, 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 Orange Grove Isd?
Besides Orange Grove J H, Orange Grove Isd also operates Orange Grove H S (496 students), Orange Grove Pri (409 students), and Orange Grove El (386 students). See the Orange Grove Isd district page for the complete list.