At a glance
Reported students
879
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
558.5
Gunn J H: 879 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
13.4:1 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
- 617
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Gunn J H
Gunn J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Arlington. It is one of 74 current school records connected to Arlington ISD. NCES reports 879 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to 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 (54.5%) and Black (20.4%). English learners represent 28% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. 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 Gunn J H
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.52 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.1%
- Hispanic54.5%
- Black20.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Arlington ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ousley J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
782 reported students
Bailey J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
754 reported students
Joey Rodriguez J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
735 reported students
Young J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
710 reported students
Workman J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,162 reported students
Nichols J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
586 reported students
Public schools near Gunn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey J H Middle · Arlington ISD | 07–08 | 754 | 1.7 mi |
| Workman J H Middle · Arlington ISD | 07–08 | 1,162 | 2 mi |
| Iltexas Arlington Middle Middle · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | 06–08 | 370 | 2.2 mi |
| Young J H Middle · Arlington ISD | 07–08 | 710 | 2.5 mi |
| Arlington Classics Academy - Middle Middle · Charter · Arlington Classics Academy | 06–08 | 509 | 2.6 mi |
| Joey Rodriguez J H Middle · Arlington ISD | 07–08 | 735 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gunn J H
What grades does Gunn J H serve?
Gunn J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Arlington ISD.
How many students attend Gunn J H?
Gunn J H reported 879 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 617 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gunn J H?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 879 students and 65.52 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 Gunn J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gunn J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Arlington ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gunn J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.6% 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 Gunn J H in?
Gunn J H is part of Arlington ISD, based in Arlington, TX, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gunn J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bailey J H (1.7 mi), Workman J H (2 mi), Iltexas Arlington Middle (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.