- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
Young J H
Federal NCES profile for Young 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 480870005392
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Young J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young J H ranks #3 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870005392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Young J H held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 480870005392 · Arlington, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 12.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Young J H held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Young J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 710
Young J H
710 students
What this shows Young J H reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young J H compares
Young 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$11,746
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Young J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Young J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~710 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young J H
How many students attend Young J H?
Young J H has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Young J H is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Young J H?
41.2% of students at Young J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young J H?
The largest demographic group at Young J H is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young J H?
Young 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 Young J H rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Young J H ranks #3 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Young J H, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.