CENTRAL J H

CENTRAL J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the CENTRAL ISD school district, located in POLLOK, TX with about 423 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 35 teachers, CENTRAL J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Central Junior High is located in Pollok, Texas, and serves as a key campus within the Central Independent School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the middle grade levels, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. As part of a smaller, rural-serving district, the school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage academically and participate in extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the mission of the Central Independent School District to provide quality instruction and prepare students for future success. By utilizing its location on U.S. Highway 69 North, the campus remains accessible to the local community while maintaining the district’s standards for student achievement and character development. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative contact information can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.centralisd.com.

For more information, contact CENTRAL J H at (936) 853-2115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7622 US HWY 69 N
POLLOK, TX 75969-9710
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CENTRAL J H is a public Title I school in POLLOK, TX with about 423 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CENTRAL ISD
Total Students:
423
Teachers:
35.67
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
5th Grade
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 423 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL J H is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.9%
Hispanic/Latino
22.0%
Black or African American
5.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.