- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sweeny, TX
Sweeny J H
Federal NCES profile for Sweeny 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 484197004780
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweeny J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sweeny · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweeny J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sweeny, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sweeny J H held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 484197004780 · Sweeny, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.2:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweeny El (869 students)
Sweeny J H held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sweeny J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweeny El
Sweeny El
869 students
- Sweeny H S
Sweeny H S
597 students
- This school
Sweeny J H
453 students
What this shows Sweeny J H reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweeny J H compares
Sweeny 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Sweeny J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweeny Isd reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweeny J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweeny H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweeny J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweeny J H
How many students attend Sweeny J H?
Sweeny J H has 453 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sweeny, TX. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweeny J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweeny J H is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Sweeny J H?
53.3% of students at Sweeny J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweeny J H?
The largest demographic group at Sweeny J H is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Sweeny, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweeny J H?
Sweeny J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sweeny J H rank among public schools in Sweeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sweeny, 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 Sweeny Isd?
Besides Sweeny J H, Sweeny Isd also operates Sweeny El (869 students) and Sweeny H S (597 students). See the Sweeny Isd district page for the complete list.