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FERRIS J H

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
FERRIS, Texas · FERRIS ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students658
Student:Teacher13.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
FERRIS J H
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
658
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
76%+11.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

FERRIS J H is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in FERRIS, Texas. The school enrolls 658 students. It is part of the FERRIS ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictFERRIS ISD
County48139
CityFERRIS
ZIP75125
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481917001787

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment658
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino73.8%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
73.8%
Black
0.2%
Asian
6.3%
Two+
1.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)