At a glance
Reported students
234
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
220
Karnes City J H: 234 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10:1 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
- 212
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about Karnes City J H
Karnes City J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Karnes City. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Karnes City ISD. NCES reports 234 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 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (79.9%) and White (17.5%). English learners represent 8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. 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 Karnes City J H
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.47 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- 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
- White17.5%
- Hispanic79.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 Karnes City ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Karnes City J J a E P
Middle · Grades 07–07
1 reported students
Karnes City Pri
Elementary · Grades PK–01
206 reported students
Karnes City H S
High · Grades 09–12
281 reported students
Karnes City El
Elementary · Grades 02–05
296 reported students
Kcisd - DAEP
High · Grades 07–12
3 reported students
Public schools near Karnes City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnes City H S High · Karnes City ISD | 09–12 | 281 | under 0.1 mi |
| Karnes City Pri Elementary · Karnes City ISD | PK–01 | 206 | 0.5 mi |
| Karnes City El Elementary · Karnes City ISD | 02–05 | 296 | 0.5 mi |
| Kenedy Middle Middle · Kenedy ISD | 06–08 | 149 | 4.6 mi |
| Kenedy H S High · Kenedy ISD | 09–12 | 219 | 4.6 mi |
| Kenedy El Elementary · Kenedy ISD | PK–05 | 384 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Karnes City J H
What grades does Karnes City J H serve?
Karnes City J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Karnes City ISD.
How many students attend Karnes City J H?
Karnes City J H reported 234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 212 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Karnes City J H?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 234 students and 23.47 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 Karnes City J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Karnes City J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Karnes City ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Karnes City J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59% 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 Karnes City J H in?
Karnes City J H is part of Karnes City ISD, based in Karnes City, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Karnes City J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Karnes City H S (under 0.1 mi), Karnes City Pri (0.5 mi), Karnes City El (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.