Overview
JEFFERSON MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in PORT ARTHUR, Texas. The school enrolls 857 students. It is part of the PORT ARTHUR 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
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPORT ARTHUR ISD
County48245
CityPORT ARTHUR
ZIP77642
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483540004001
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment857
White2.6%
Hispanic / Latino56.8%
Black / African American4.1%
Asian33.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)