- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seminole, TX
Seminole J H
Federal NCES profile for Seminole J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483975004516
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole J H ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Seminole, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Seminole J H shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483975004516 · Seminole, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 13.8:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole H S (835 students)
Seminole J H shrank from 675 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seminole J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole H S
Seminole H S
835 students
- This school
Seminole J H
676 students
- Young El
Young El
581 students
- Seminole El
Seminole El
485 students
- Seminole Pri
Seminole Pri
478 students
- Seminole Succe 34
Seminole Success Ctr
34 students
What this shows Seminole J H reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole J H compares
Seminole J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$15,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 41.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Seminole J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole Isd reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole Success Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole J H
How many students attend Seminole J H?
Seminole J H has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seminole, TX. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole J H is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Seminole J H?
47.9% of students at Seminole J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole J H?
The largest demographic group at Seminole J H is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Seminole, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole J H?
Seminole J H has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Seminole J H rank among public schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole J H ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Seminole, 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 Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole Isd?
Besides Seminole J H, Seminole Isd also operates Seminole H S (835 students), Young El (581 students), and Seminole El (485 students). See the Seminole Isd district page for the complete list.