DANFORTH J H

DANFORTH J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WIMBERLEY ISD school district, located in WIMBERLEY, TX with about 627 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, DANFORTH J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Danforth Junior High, located at 200 Texan Blvd in Wimberley, Texas, serves as the primary middle-level campus for the Wimberley Independent School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a smaller, tight-knit district, Danforth emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of Wimberley High School while encouraging them to explore their individual interests.

The campus reflects the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, student-focused educational experience within the Texas Hill Country. Danforth Junior High offers a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students during their formative years. By leveraging the resources of the Wimberley Independent School District, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a supportive environment that reflects the unique character and values of the Wimberley community.

For more information, contact DANFORTH J H at (512) 847-2181 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 TEXAN BLVD
WIMBERLEY, TX 78676
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DANFORTH J H is a public Title I school in WIMBERLEY, TX with about 627 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WIMBERLEY ISD
Total Students:
627
Teachers:
38.34
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 627 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DANFORTH J H is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.0%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.