SHACKELFORD J H

SHACKELFORD J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ARLINGTON ISD school district, located in ARLINGTON, TX with about 703 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 50 teachers, SHACKELFORD 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.

Shackelford Junior High School is a public middle school located in Arlington, Texas, serving students in grades 7 through 8 as part of the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). Situated on North Fielder Road, the school functions as a core academic hub for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing students for the transition from elementary to high school. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Shackelford Junior High offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletic teams, fine arts initiatives, and student organizations designed to keep students engaged. The school strives to maintain strong ties with families and the local Arlington community, often leveraging its location to provide students with diverse perspectives and opportunities. Through its educational programs and extracurricular offerings, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students' future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact SHACKELFORD J H at (682) 867-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2000 N FIELDER RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76012-1798
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SHACKELFORD J H is a public Title I school in ARLINGTON, TX with about 703 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ARLINGTON ISD
Total Students:
703
Teachers:
50.14
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 703 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.2%
White
25.5%
Black or African American
18.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.