Falfurrias J H in Falfurrias, TX

At a glance

Reported students

279

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.13

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas middle enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

251

Falfurrias J H: 279 reported students.

State peer staffing position

32nd percentile

13.2:1 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: 312
Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Student–teacher ratio: 12.3:1

What the reported data says about Falfurrias J H

Falfurrias J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Falfurrias. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Brooks County ISD. NCES reports 279 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (96.8%) and White (2.5%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. 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 Falfurrias J H

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.13 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.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.6%
Students with disabilities: 12.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 85.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
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

White2.5%
Hispanic96.8%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Falfurrias El

Elementary · Grades 03–05

251 reported students

Falfurrias H S

High · Grades 09–12

370 reported students

Lasater El

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

156 reported students

Falfurrias Innovation Academy

Elementary · Grades 01–02

124 reported students

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Public schools near Falfurrias 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
Lasater El Elementary · Brooks County ISD	PK–KG	156	0.3 mi
Falfurrias El Elementary · Brooks County ISD	03–05	251	0.5 mi
Falfurrias Innovation Academy Elementary · Brooks County ISD	01–02	124	0.5 mi
Falfurrias H S High · Brooks County ISD	09–12	370	0.8 mi
La Gloria El Elementary · La Gloria ISD	PK–06	119	4.8 mi
Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy Elementary · Premont ISD	PK–05	357	9.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Falfurrias J H

What grades does Falfurrias J H serve?

Falfurrias J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Brooks County ISD.

How many students attend Falfurrias J H?

Falfurrias J H reported 279 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 312 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Falfurrias J H?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 279 students and 21.13 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 Falfurrias J H a public, charter, or magnet school?

Falfurrias J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Brooks County ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Falfurrias J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

85.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Falfurrias J H in?

Falfurrias J H is part of Brooks County ISD, based in Falfurrias, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Falfurrias J H?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lasater El (0.3 mi), Falfurrias El (0.5 mi), Falfurrias Innovation Academy (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.