At a glance
Reported students
839
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475.5
Finley J H: 839 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14.5:1 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
- 816
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Finley J H
Finley J H is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waxahachie. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Waxahachie ISD. NCES reports 839 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (42.1%) and White (35.5%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. 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 Finley J H
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 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
- 10.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White35.5%
- Hispanic42.1%
- Black17.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
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 Waxahachie ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coleman J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
775 reported students
Howard J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
918 reported students
Ellis Co JJAEP
Middle · Grades 05–10
6 reported students
Wedgeworth El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
594 reported students
Simpson El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
592 reported students
Marvin Biomedical Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Public schools near Finley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman J H Middle · Waxahachie ISD | 06–08 | 775 | 1 mi |
| Howard J H Middle · Waxahachie ISD | 06–08 | 918 | 1 mi |
| Ellis Co JJAEP Middle · Waxahachie ISD | 05–10 | 6 | 2.1 mi |
| Life Middle Waxahachie Middle · Charter · Life School | 07–08 | 551 | 3.3 mi |
| Red Oak Middle Middle · Red Oak ISD | 06–08 | 1,488 | 5.9 mi |
| Dr Joy Shaw Middle Middle · Red Oak ISD | 06–08 | — | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Finley J H
What grades does Finley J H serve?
Finley J H reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Waxahachie ISD.
How many students attend Finley J H?
Finley J H reported 839 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 816 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Finley J H?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 839 students and 58 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 Finley J H a public, charter, or magnet school?
Finley J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waxahachie ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Finley J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.9% 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 Finley J H in?
Finley J H is part of Waxahachie ISD, based in Waxahachie, TX, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Finley J H?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coleman J H (1 mi), Howard J H (1 mi), Ellis Co JJAEP (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.