- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
T H Mcdonald J H
Federal NCES profile for T H Mcdonald J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517021314
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T H Mcdonald J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T H Mcdonald J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T H Mcdonald J H ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
T H Mcdonald J H held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 482517021314 · Katy, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 14.4:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
T H Mcdonald J H held near 1,007 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
T H Mcdonald J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 966
T H Mcdonald J H
966 students
What this shows T H Mcdonald J H reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How T H Mcdonald J H compares
T H Mcdonald 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
African American 25.1%
White 10.2%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, T H Mcdonald J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T H Mcdonald J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T H Mcdonald J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~966 students)
Frequently asked questions about T H Mcdonald J H
How many students attend T H Mcdonald J H?
T H Mcdonald J H has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,059 (2022-23) → 1,007 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T H Mcdonald J H?
The student-teacher ratio at T H Mcdonald J H is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 T H Mcdonald J H?
72.0% of students at T H Mcdonald J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T H Mcdonald J H?
The largest demographic group at T H Mcdonald J H is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T H Mcdonald J H?
T H Mcdonald J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 T H Mcdonald J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, T H Mcdonald J H ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides T H Mcdonald J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.