- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Robstown, TX
Seale J H
Federal NCES profile for Seale J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483744004207
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seale J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Robstown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seale J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seale J H ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Robstown, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Seale J H held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 483744004207 · Robstown, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 13.7:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Robstown Early College H S (750 students)
Seale J H held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seale J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robstown Early
Robstown Early College H S
750 students
- Robert Driscol
Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy
676 students
- This school
Seale J H
533 students
- Lotspeich Lead
Lotspeich Leadership Academy
368 students
- San Pedro Fine 243
San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
243 students
- Salazar Crossr 17
Salazar Crossroads Academy
17 students
What this shows Seale J H reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seale J H compares
Seale 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$12,793
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 3.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Seale J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robstown Isd reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seale J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lotspeich Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Fine Arts Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salazar Crossroads Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seale J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seale J H
How many students attend Seale J H?
Seale J H has 533 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Robstown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seale J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Seale J H is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Seale J H?
86.8% of students at Seale J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seale J H?
The largest demographic group at Seale J H is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Robstown, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seale J H?
Seale J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Seale J H rank among public schools in Robstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Seale J H ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Robstown, 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 Robstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Robstown Isd?
Besides Seale J H, Robstown Isd also operates Robstown Early College H S (750 students), Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy (676 students), and Lotspeich Leadership Academy (368 students). See the Robstown Isd district page for the complete list.