Enrollment
533
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seale J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seale J H
Seale J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Robstown, Texas, enrolling 533 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 533 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #893.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 267 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 533 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Robstown Isd also operates Robstown Early College H S (750 students) and Robert Driscoll Jr Stem Academy (676 students) alongside Seale J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seale J H compares
Seale J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robstown Isd, which includes Seale J H.
$12,454
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 46.2%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seale J H a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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