- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Port Isabel, TX
Port Isabel J H
Federal NCES profile for Port Isabel J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483525003990
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Isabel J H earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Port Isabel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Isabel J H has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Isabel J H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Port Isabel, TX.
School address
District: Point Isabel Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483525003990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Port Isabel J H held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483525003990 · Port Isabel, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 12.4:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Isabel H S (585 students)
Port Isabel J H held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Port Isabel J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Isabel H
Port Isabel H S
585 students
- Garriga El
Garriga El
410 students
- This school
Port Isabel J H
396 students
- Derry El
Derry El
392 students
- Cameron Co J J 3
Cameron Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Port Isabel J H reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Isabel J H compares
Port Isabel 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,836
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.7%
White 6.3%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Port Isabel J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Point Isabel Isd reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Isabel J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Isabel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garriga El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Derry El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Port Isabel J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- 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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Isabel J H
How many students attend Port Isabel J H?
Port Isabel J H has 396 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Port Isabel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Isabel J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Isabel J H is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Port Isabel J H?
84.0% of students at Port Isabel J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Isabel J H?
The largest demographic group at Port Isabel J H is Hispanic or Latino at 92.7% of enrollment, in Port Isabel, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Isabel J H?
Port Isabel J H has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Port Isabel J H rank among public schools in Port Isabel?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Isabel J H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Port Isabel, 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 Port Isabel on the city page.
What other schools are in Point Isabel Isd?
Besides Port Isabel J H, Point Isabel Isd also operates Port Isabel H S (585 students), Garriga El (410 students), and Derry El (392 students). See the Point Isabel Isd district page for the complete list.