- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quitman, TX
Quitman J H
Federal NCES profile for Quitman 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 483630004079
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman J H earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman J H has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quitman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Quitman J H held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483630004079 · Quitman, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 12.3:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman El (580 students)
Quitman J H held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Quitman J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quitman El
Quitman El
580 students
- Quitman H S
Quitman H S
346 students
- This school
Quitman J H
282 students
What this shows Quitman J H reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman J H compares
Quitman 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,565
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Quitman J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman Isd reports $12,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quitman H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman J H
How many students attend Quitman J H?
Quitman J H has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quitman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman J H is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Quitman J H?
55.2% of students at Quitman J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman J H?
The largest demographic group at Quitman J H is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Quitman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman J H?
Quitman 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 Quitman J H rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman Isd?
Besides Quitman J H, Quitman Isd also operates Quitman El (580 students) and Quitman H S (346 students). See the Quitman Isd district page for the complete list.