- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcallen, TX
Sharyland North J H
Federal NCES profile for Sharyland North J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483993010823
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharyland North J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharyland North J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland North J H ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Sharyland North J H held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483993010823 · Mcallen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 15.2:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharyland H S (1,527 students)
Sharyland North J H held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.1 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sharyland North J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharyland H S
Sharyland H S
1,527 students
- Sharyland Pion
Sharyland Pioneer H S
1,511 students
- This school
Sharyland North J H
791 students
- B L Gray J H
B L Gray J H
775 students
- John H Shary E
John H Shary El
652 students
- Olivero Garza
Olivero Garza Sr El
648 students
What this shows Sharyland North J H reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharyland North J H compares
Sharyland North 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,777
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 6.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Sharyland North J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sharyland Isd reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharyland North J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland Pioneer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B L Gray J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H Shary El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olivero Garza Sr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharyland North J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sharyland North J H
How many students attend Sharyland North J H?
Sharyland North J H has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharyland North J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharyland North J H is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharyland North J H?
71.1% of students at Sharyland North J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharyland North J H?
The largest demographic group at Sharyland North J H is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharyland North J H?
Sharyland North J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sharyland North J H rank among middle schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharyland North J H ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharyland Isd?
Besides Sharyland North J H, Sharyland Isd also operates Sharyland H S (1,527 students), Sharyland Pioneer H S (1,511 students), and B L Gray J H (775 students). See the Sharyland Isd district page for the complete list.