At a glance
Reported students
862
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589
Alvarado J H: 862 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 820
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Alvarado J H
Alvarado J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Alvarado. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Alvarado ISD. NCES reports 862 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.1%) and White (40.6%). English learners represent 23.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Alvarado J H
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic52.1%
- Black4.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alvarado ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alvarado Int
Elementary · Grades 03–05
792 reported students
Alvarado H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,163 reported students
Alvarado El-South
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Lillian El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
309 reported students
Alvarado El-North
Elementary · Grades PK–05
276 reported students
Public schools near Alvarado J H
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado El-North Elementary · Alvarado ISD | PK–05 | 276 | 0.8 mi |
| Alvarado El-South Elementary · Alvarado ISD | PK–05 | 386 | 1.4 mi |
| Venus Middle Middle · Venus ISD | 06–08 | 506 | 6.4 mi |
| Keene J H Middle · Keene ISD | 06–08 | 252 | 6.5 mi |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle Middle · Joshua ISD | 06–08 | 654 | 8.4 mi |
| Nick Kerr Middle Middle · Burleson ISD | 06–08 | 1,218 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado J H
What grades does Alvarado J H serve?
Alvarado J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Alvarado ISD.
How many students attend Alvarado J H?
Alvarado J H reported 862 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 820 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Alvarado J H?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 862 students and 53.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Alvarado J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Alvarado J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alvarado ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Alvarado J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Alvarado J H in?
Alvarado J H is part of Alvarado ISD, based in Alvarado, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Alvarado J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alvarado El-North (0.8 mi), Alvarado El-South (1.4 mi), Venus Middle (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.