- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muleshoe, TX
Watson J H
Federal NCES profile for Watson J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483189003548
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watson J H earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Muleshoe · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Watson J H has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watson J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Watson J H held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483189003548 · Muleshoe, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 10.6:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Dillman El (400 students)
Watson J H held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Watson J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dillman El
Dillman El
400 students
- Muleshoe H S
Muleshoe H S
341 students
- Mary Deshazo E
Mary Deshazo El
304 students
- This school
Watson J H
285 students
What this shows Watson J H reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watson J H compares
Watson 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,941
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 9.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Watson J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muleshoe Isd reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watson J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillman El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muleshoe H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Deshazo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watson J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watson J H
How many students attend Watson J H?
Watson J H has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muleshoe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watson J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Watson J H is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Watson J H?
87.5% of students at Watson J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watson J H?
The largest demographic group at Watson J H is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Muleshoe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watson J H?
Watson J H has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Watson J H rank among public schools in Muleshoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Watson J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Muleshoe, 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 Muleshoe Isd?
Besides Watson J H, Muleshoe Isd also operates Dillman El (400 students), Muleshoe H S (341 students), and Mary Deshazo El (304 students). See the Muleshoe Isd district page for the complete list.