- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gladewater, TX
Union Grove J H
Federal NCES profile for Union Grove J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484353009083
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Grove J H earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Gladewater · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Grove J H has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gladewater, TX.
School address
District: Union Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484353009083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Union Grove J H held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 484353009083 · Gladewater, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 10.2:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Grove El (376 students)
Union Grove J H held near 120 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.7 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Union Grove J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Grove El
Union Grove El
376 students
- Union Grove H
Union Grove H S
232 students
- This school 112
Union Grove J H
112 students
What this shows Union Grove J H reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Grove J H compares
Union Grove 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$13,356
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Union Grove J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Grove Isd reports $13,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union Grove J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Grove El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Grove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Grove J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union Grove J H
How many students attend Union Grove J H?
Union Grove J H has 112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gladewater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Grove J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Grove J H is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 Union Grove J H?
39.7% of students at Union Grove J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Grove J H?
The largest demographic group at Union Grove J H is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Gladewater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Grove J H?
Union Grove J H has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Union Grove J H rank among middle schools in Gladewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Grove J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Gladewater, 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 Gladewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Grove Isd?
Besides Union Grove J H, Union Grove Isd also operates Union Grove El (376 students) and Union Grove H S (232 students). See the Union Grove Isd district page for the complete list.