At a glance
Reported students
656
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
52nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
628
Hardin-Jefferson J H: 656 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 569
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Hardin-Jefferson J H
Hardin-Jefferson J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Sour Lake Tx. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hardin-Jefferson ISD. NCES reports 656 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 52nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 White (70.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%). English learners represent 3.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. 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 Hardin-Jefferson J H
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.29 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
- 3.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White70.3%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black12.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
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 Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
China El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Sour Lake El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
Hardin-Jefferson H S
High · Grades 09–12
782 reported students
New Ae
High · Grades 12–12
3 reported students
Hardin Co J J a E P
Other · Grades 09–09
1 reported students
Public schools near Hardin-Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Jefferson H S High · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | 09–12 | 782 | 0.1 mi |
| Sour Lake El Elementary · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | PK–05 | 720 | 1.8 mi |
| New Ae High · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | 12–12 | 3 | 5.3 mi |
| China El Elementary · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | PK–05 | 600 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hardin-Jefferson J H
What grades does Hardin-Jefferson J H serve?
Hardin-Jefferson J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hardin-Jefferson ISD.
How many students attend Hardin-Jefferson J H?
Hardin-Jefferson J H reported 656 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 52nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 569 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hardin-Jefferson J H?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 656 students and 40.29 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 Hardin-Jefferson J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hardin-Jefferson J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hardin-Jefferson ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hardin-Jefferson J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.8% 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 Hardin-Jefferson J H in?
Hardin-Jefferson J H is part of Hardin-Jefferson ISD, based in Sour Lake, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hardin-Jefferson J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hardin-Jefferson H S (0.1 mi), Sour Lake El (1.8 mi), New Ae (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.