Enrollment
391
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
West Oso J H
Federal NCES profile for West Oso J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484512005148
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Oso J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Oso J H has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Oso J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: West Oso Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484512005148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Oso J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Oso J H
West Oso J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 391 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, West Oso J H is leaner than roughly 88% of Texas schools and 30% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 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.
Against 1,770 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,062.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 391 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Oso Isd also operates West Oso El (532 students) and West Oso H S (491 students) alongside West Oso 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 West Oso J H compares
West Oso 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$13,639
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
African American 10.0%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, West Oso J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Oso Isd, which includes West Oso J H.
$13,639
Per student
0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 38.7%
Federal 22.9%
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 West Oso J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Oso El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Oso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oso Isd Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Oso J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Oso J H
How many students attend West Oso J H?
West Oso J H has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oso J H?
The student-teacher ratio at West Oso J H is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 West Oso J H?
83.4% of students at West Oso J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Oso J H?
The largest demographic group at West Oso J H is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Oso J H?
West Oso J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 West Oso J H rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, West Oso J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi on the city page.
Is West Oso J H a good school?
West Oso J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. 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 West Oso Isd?
Besides West Oso J H, West Oso Isd also operates West Oso El (532 students), West Oso H S (491 students), and Kennedy El (363 students). See the West Oso Isd district page for the complete list.
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