- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, TX
Reading J H
Federal NCES profile for Reading J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482658011978
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reading J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Reading J H has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reading J H ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Reading J H held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 74.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-50 students YoY 482658011978 · Richmond, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,603 enr · 20.3:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Reading J H held near 1,538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-50 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.6 → 74.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reading J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school
Reading J H
1,603 students
What this shows Reading J H reports 1,603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reading J H compares
Reading 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,603 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,603
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$10,664
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 21.2%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Reading J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reading J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reading J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,603 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reading J H
How many students attend Reading J H?
Reading J H has 1,603 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,588 (2022-23) → 1,538 (2023-24), nearly flat (-50).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reading J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Reading J H is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reading J H?
23.4% of students at Reading J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reading J H?
The largest demographic group at Reading J H is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reading J H?
Reading J H has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Reading J H rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Reading J H ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Reading J H, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.