At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599
Gatesville J H: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
12.5:1 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
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Gatesville J H
Gatesville J H is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Gatesville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Gatesville ISD. NCES reports 394 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 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below 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 White (70.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Gatesville J H
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.55 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
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White70.8%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
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 Gatesville ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gatesville Int
Middle · Grades 04–06
599 reported students
Gatesville Pri
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
287 reported students
Gatesville El
Elementary · Grades 01–03
606 reported students
Gatesville H S
High · Grades 09–12
782 reported students
Public schools near Gatesville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatesville H S High · Gatesville ISD | 09–12 | 782 | 0.1 mi |
| Gatesville Pri Elementary · Gatesville ISD | PK–KG | 287 | 0.1 mi |
| Gatesville Int Middle · Gatesville ISD | 04–06 | 599 | 0.2 mi |
| Gatesville El Elementary · Gatesville ISD | 01–03 | 606 | 0.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville J H
What grades does Gatesville J H serve?
Gatesville J H reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gatesville ISD.
How many students attend Gatesville J H?
Gatesville J H reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 412 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gatesville J H?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 394 students and 31.55 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 Gatesville J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gatesville J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gatesville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gatesville J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.7% 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 Gatesville J H in?
Gatesville J H is part of Gatesville ISD, based in Gatesville, TX, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gatesville J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gatesville H S (0.1 mi), Gatesville Pri (0.1 mi), Gatesville Int (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.