CARTER J H

CARTER J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ARLINGTON ISD school district, located in ARLINGTON, TX with about 1,149 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 80 teachers, CARTER J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

**Carter Junior High School**, located on Tharp Street in Arlington, Texas, is a core campus within the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). Serving students in the Arlington community, the school focuses on providing a bridge between elementary and high school education, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and preparation for the rigorous environment of high school. The campus is part of a district dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic pathways designed to meet the diverse needs of its middle-school-aged student body.

As a staple of the local community, Carter Junior High reflects the district’s commitment to equity and student success. The school emphasizes character development alongside standard curriculum requirements, encouraging students to engage in school spirit and community participation. With its location in the heart of Arlington, the school plays an integral role in the educational journey of its students, providing the resources and guidance necessary for them to transition successfully into the district’s high school programs and beyond.

For more information, contact CARTER J H at (682) 867-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

701 THARP ST
ARLINGTON, TX 76010-2898
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CARTER J H is a public Title I school in ARLINGTON, TX with about 1,149 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ARLINGTON ISD
Total Students:
1,149
Teachers:
80.25
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 1,149 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CARTER J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.2%
Black or African American
15.9%
White
3.7%
Asian
1.1%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.