- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockdale, TX
Rockdale J H
Federal NCES profile for Rockdale 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 483759004217
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockdale J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rockdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockdale J H has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rockdale, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Rockdale J H held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483759004217 · Rockdale, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 11.6:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale H S (468 students)
Rockdale J H held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rockdale J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale H S
Rockdale H S
468 students
- Rockdale El
Rockdale El
357 students
- Rockdale Int
Rockdale Int
344 students
- This school
Rockdale J H
313 students
What this shows Rockdale J H reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockdale J H compares
Rockdale 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,929
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 28.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Rockdale J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockdale Isd reports $13,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockdale J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockdale El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockdale Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockdale J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockdale J H
How many students attend Rockdale J H?
Rockdale J H has 313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockdale, TX. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockdale J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockdale J H is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Rockdale J H?
68.0% of students at Rockdale J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockdale J H?
The largest demographic group at Rockdale J H is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Rockdale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockdale J H?
Rockdale 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 Rockdale J H rank among public schools in Rockdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockdale J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rockdale, 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 Rockdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockdale Isd?
Besides Rockdale J H, Rockdale Isd also operates Rockdale H S (468 students), Rockdale El (357 students), and Rockdale Int (344 students). See the Rockdale Isd district page for the complete list.