At a glance
Reported students
422
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
630
Gainesville J H: 422 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
15.4:1 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Gainesville J H
Gainesville J H is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Gainesville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Gainesville ISD. NCES reports 422 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 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, 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 (61.8%) and White (27%). English learners represent 33.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. 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 Gainesville J H
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.34 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 33.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
- White27%
- Hispanic61.8%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
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 Gainesville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gainesville Int
Middle · Grades 05–06
480 reported students
Edison El
Elementary · Grades PK–01
630 reported students
W E Chalmers El
Elementary · Grades 02–04
703 reported students
Gainesville H S
High · Grades 09–12
876 reported students
Public schools near Gainesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville H S High · Gainesville ISD | 09–12 | 876 | 1.2 mi |
| Edison El Elementary · Gainesville ISD | PK–01 | 630 | 1.3 mi |
| Gainesville Int Middle · Gainesville ISD | 05–06 | 480 | 2.5 mi |
| DAEP Middle · Callisburg ISD | 06–09 | 6 | 2.6 mi |
| Valley View Middle Middle · Valley View ISD | 05–08 | 234 | 9.3 mi |
| Callisburg Middle Middle · Callisburg ISD | 06–08 | 287 | 9.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville J H
What grades does Gainesville J H serve?
Gainesville J H reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gainesville ISD.
How many students attend Gainesville J H?
Gainesville J H reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gainesville J H?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 422 students and 27.34 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 Gainesville J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gainesville J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gainesville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gainesville J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.5% 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 Gainesville J H in?
Gainesville J H is part of Gainesville ISD, based in Gainesville, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gainesville J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gainesville H S (1.2 mi), Edison El (1.3 mi), Gainesville Int (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.