Enrollment
453
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sweeny J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sweeny J H
Sweeny J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Sweeny, Texas, enrolling 453 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,252 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #904, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 453 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sweeny Isd also operates Sweeny El (869 students) and Sweeny H S (597 students) alongside Sweeny 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 Sweeny J H compares
Sweeny 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweeny Isd, which includes Sweeny J H.
$13,611
Per student
0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 11.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sweeny on the city page.
Is Sweeny J H a good school?
Sweeny J H earns 40/100 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 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.
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