At a glance
Reported students
764
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
728
Pearland J H South: 764 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 892
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Pearland J H South
Pearland J H South is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Pearland. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Pearland ISD. NCES reports 764 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, 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 (50.8%) and White (23.7%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 Pearland J H South
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.91 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- 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
- White23.7%
- Hispanic50.8%
- Black17%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
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 Pearland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alexander Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
765 reported students
Sam Jamison Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
728 reported students
Pearland J H East
Middle · Grades 07–08
801 reported students
Rogers Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
721 reported students
Berry Miller J H
Middle · Grades 07–08
827 reported students
Leon H Sablatura Middle
Middle · Grades 05–06
878 reported students
Public schools near Pearland J H South
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Middle Middle · Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 765 | 1.7 mi |
| Sam Jamison Middle Middle · Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 728 | 2 mi |
| Berry Miller J H Middle · Pearland ISD | 07–08 | 827 | 2.3 mi |
| Pearland J H West Middle · Pearland ISD | 07–08 | 941 | 2.4 mi |
| Rogers Middle Middle · Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 721 | 2.4 mi |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle Middle · Pearland ISD | 05–06 | 878 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pearland J H South
What grades does Pearland J H South serve?
Pearland J H South reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Pearland ISD.
How many students attend Pearland J H South?
Pearland J H South reported 764 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 892 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pearland J H South?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 764 students and 49.91 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 Pearland J H South a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pearland J H South is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pearland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pearland J H South students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.1% 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 Pearland J H South in?
Pearland J H South is part of Pearland ISD, based in Pearland, TX, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pearland J H South?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alexander Middle (1.7 mi), Sam Jamison Middle (2 mi), Berry Miller J H (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.