Enrollment
250
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Vleck, TX
Van Vleck Jr H S
Federal NCES profile for Van Vleck Jr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484395004989
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Vleck Jr H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Van Vleck · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Vleck Jr H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Vleck Jr H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Van Vleck, TX.
School address
District: Van Vleck Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484395004989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Vleck Jr H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Vleck Jr H S
Van Vleck Jr H S is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Van Vleck, Texas, enrolling 250 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 250 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 706 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #170.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 208 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 250 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Van Vleck Isd also operates Van Vleck El (447 students) and Van Vleck H S (342 students) alongside Van Vleck Jr H S.
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 Van Vleck Jr H S compares
Van Vleck Jr H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,174
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Van Vleck Jr H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Vleck Isd, which includes Van Vleck Jr H S.
$15,174
Per student
+11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 25.1%
Federal 13.1%
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 Van Vleck Jr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Vleck El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Vleck H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Vleck Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Vleck Jr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~250 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Vleck Jr H S
How many students attend Van Vleck Jr H S?
Van Vleck Jr H S has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Vleck, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Vleck Jr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Vleck Jr H S is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Van Vleck Jr H S?
56.8% of students at Van Vleck Jr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Vleck Jr H S?
The largest demographic group at Van Vleck Jr H S is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Van Vleck, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Vleck Jr H S?
Van Vleck Jr H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Van Vleck Jr H S rank among public schools in Van Vleck?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Vleck Jr H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Van Vleck, 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 Van Vleck on the city page.
Is Van Vleck Jr H S a good school?
Van Vleck Jr H S earns 58/100 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 Van Vleck Isd?
Besides Van Vleck Jr H S, Van Vleck Isd also operates Van Vleck El (447 students), Van Vleck H S (342 students), and Van Vleck Int (170 students). See the Van Vleck Isd district page for the complete list.
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