- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sealy, TX
Sealy J H
Federal NCES profile for Sealy 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 483963004503
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sealy J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sealy · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sealy J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sealy J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sealy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sealy J H held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 483963004503 · Sealy, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 15.4:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sealy H S (1,002 students)
Sealy J H held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sealy J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sealy H S
Sealy H S
1,002 students
- Selman El
Selman El
749 students
- Sealy El
Sealy El
694 students
- This school
Sealy J H
664 students
What this shows Sealy J H reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sealy J H compares
Sealy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,109
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 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 31.5%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Sealy J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sealy Isd reports $11,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sealy J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selman El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sealy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sealy J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sealy J H
How many students attend Sealy J H?
Sealy J H has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sealy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sealy J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Sealy J H is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sealy J H?
58.0% of students at Sealy J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sealy J H?
The largest demographic group at Sealy J H is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Sealy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sealy J H?
Sealy 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 Sealy J H rank among public schools in Sealy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sealy J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sealy, 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 Sealy Isd?
Besides Sealy J H, Sealy Isd also operates Sealy H S (1,002 students), Selman El (749 students), and Sealy El (694 students). See the Sealy Isd district page for the complete list.