JEFFERSON J H

Located at 804 N ALLEY, in JEFFERSON, Texas, JEFFERSON J H is a low-enrollment middle school that works with 307 students (grades 5 through 8), run under JEFFERSON ISD. Compared to the state average of about 643 students per school, that is 52% leaner than typical.

JEFFERSON ISD comprises 4 schools with combined enrollment of 1,125 students; JEFFERSON J H is among them.

On demographics, JEFFERSON J H logs that White students make up the majority at 63%. Beyond that, the school reports 24% Black, 7% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 11.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.4:1, putting JEFFERSON J H tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 68% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), JEFFERSON J H tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 44.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 30.5%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Marion County put median household earnings sit near $49,672, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Marion County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,125 students), JEFFERSON J H is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is JEFFERSON EL, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. On composite proficiency, JEFFERSON J H comes 6th of 8 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 47.6%.

JEFFERSON J H operates from a low-density location.

Trend over the last 7 years. JEFFERSON J H's enrollment has decreased 18% since 2018, when it stood at 375 (now 307). Over the same period, the Black share declined from 33% to 24%.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.