DUMAS J H

DUMAS J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DUMAS ISD school district, located in DUMAS, TX with about 670 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 47 teachers, DUMAS 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.

Dumas Junior High, located in Dumas, Texas, is a core component of the Dumas Independent School District, serving students in the middle grade levels. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition from elementary to high school. The campus environment is designed to foster both personal development and academic success, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and support systems tailored to the needs of early adolescents.

The school is deeply integrated into the Dumas community, emphasizing strong communication between staff, parents, and students to ensure a supportive learning culture. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Dumas Independent School District, the junior high works to maintain high expectations for its student body. Whether through classroom instruction or participation in school-sponsored programs, Dumas Junior High serves as a vital bridge in the local K-12 pipeline, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students ready for the challenges of higher secondary education.

For more information, contact DUMAS J H at (806) 935-4155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 E 5TH SREET
DUMAS, TX 79029
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DUMAS J H is a public Title I school in DUMAS, TX with about 670 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DUMAS ISD
Total Students:
670
Teachers:
47.46
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 eligible school-No program
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 670 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DUMAS J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.4%
White
18.4%
Asian
6.6%
Black or African American
2.2%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.