VEGA J H

Set in VEGA, Texas, VEGA J H is a rural-scale intermediate school, operated by VEGA ISD. It caters to 113 students across grades 5 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 643 students per school, that is 82% smaller than typical.

VEGA J H is one of 3 schools operated by VEGA ISD, a district that caters to 340 students overall.

In terms of who attends, VEGA J H shows that 78% of the student body identifies as White; the rest looks like 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.4:1, putting VEGA J H tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 26% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Oldham County runs at roughly 36%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, VEGA J H sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 62.7%; this one delivers 73.8%.

In the surrounding community, the surrounding county (Oldham County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $79,900 per year, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. VEGA J H is one of 8 public schools in Oldham County (combined enrollment of about 844 students).

The closest other public school is VEGA EL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts VEGA J H at 1st of 7; the average score across the group is 56.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at VEGA J H has held roughly steady, going from 114 students in 2018 to 113 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share rose from 74% to 78%.

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