At a glance
Reported students
966
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
76.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
982.5
T H McDonald J H: 966 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
12.7:1 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
- 1,032
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about T H McDonald J H
T H McDonald J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Katy. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Katy ISD. NCES reports 966 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, 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 (55.3%) and Black (25.1%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. 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 T H McDonald J H
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 76.18 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 3 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
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- 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
- White10.2%
- Hispanic55.3%
- Black25.1%
- Asian7.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.1%
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 Katy ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nelson J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
904 reported students
West Memorial J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
897 reported students
Stockdick J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,103 reported students
Cardiff J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
Garland McMeans J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,133 reported students
Katy J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,155 reported students
Public schools near T H McDonald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Nelms Middle Middle · Charter · Calvin Nelms Charter Schools | 06–08 | 160 | 0.7 mi |
| Morton Ranch J H Middle · Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,205 | 1.2 mi |
| Stockdick J H Middle · Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,103 | 2.2 mi |
| Cardiff J H Middle · Katy ISD | 06–08 | 803 | 2.3 mi |
| Thornton Middle Middle · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | 06–08 | 1,424 | 2.3 mi |
| Mayde Creek J H Middle · Katy ISD | 06–08 | 1,214 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about T H McDonald J H
What grades does T H McDonald J H serve?
T H McDonald J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Katy ISD.
How many students attend T H McDonald J H?
T H McDonald J H reported 966 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,032 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at T H McDonald J H?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 966 students and 76.18 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 T H McDonald J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
T H McDonald J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Katy ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of T H McDonald J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.7% 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 T H McDonald J H in?
T H McDonald J H is part of Katy ISD, based in Katy, TX, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near T H McDonald J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Calvin Nelms Middle (0.7 mi), Morton Ranch J H (1.2 mi), Stockdick J H (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.