- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearland, TX
Pearland J H South
Federal NCES profile for Pearland J H South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483444009142
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearland J H South earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearland J H South has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearland J H South ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Pearland J H South shrank from 895 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 483444009142 · Pearland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 15:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Pearland J H South shrank from 895 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearland J H South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- This school 764
Pearland J H South
764 students
What this shows Pearland J H South reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearland J H South compares
Pearland J H South 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,797
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 23.7%
African American 17.0%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Pearland J H South is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearland J H South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearland J H South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearland J H South
How many students attend Pearland J H South?
Pearland J H South has 764 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 895 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearland J H South?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearland J H South is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearland J H South?
44.1% of students at Pearland J H South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearland J H South?
The largest demographic group at Pearland J H South is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearland J H South?
Pearland J H South has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Pearland J H South rank among middle schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearland J H South ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Pearland J H South, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.