GEORGE WEST J H

GEORGE WEST J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GEORGE WEST ISD school district, located in GEORGE WEST, TX with about 170 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 14 teachers, GEORGE WEST 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.

George West Junior High (GWJH) is a public middle school located in George West, Texas, serving as a key component of the George West Independent School District (GWISD). Situated on Houston Street, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. The campus is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its adolescent student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond.

As part of the smaller, close-knit community of George West, the junior high benefits from the district’s emphasis on personalized learning and community engagement. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students, providing information on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, George West Junior High strives to uphold the district’s commitment to excellence, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact GEORGE WEST J H at (361) 449-1914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 HOUSTON ST
GEORGE WEST, TX 78022-3416
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GEORGE WEST J H is a public Title I school in GEORGE WEST, TX with about 170 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GEORGE WEST ISD
Total Students:
170
Teachers:
14.63
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 170 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.2%
White
38.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
40.0%
Male
60.0%

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.