Enrollment
676
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seminole J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seminole J H
Seminole J H is a mid-sized middle school in Seminole, Texas, enrolling 676 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 676 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #394.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (41%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 676 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole Isd also operates Seminole H S (835 students) and Young El (581 students) alongside Seminole 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 Seminole J H compares
Seminole 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole Isd, which includes Seminole J H.
$14,782
Per student
+8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 15.7%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seminole J H a good school?
Seminole J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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