GENTRY J H
GENTRY J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GOOSE CREEK CISD school district, located in BAYTOWN, TX with about 1,082 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 63 teachers, GENTRY J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Gentry Junior High School, located at 1919 E. Archer Rd. in Baytown, Texas, is a part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD). Serving students in the junior high grade levels, the school functions as a key educational hub for the local community, emphasizing academic development and the transition from primary to secondary education. The school is situated in a residential area of Baytown, providing a localized environment where students can engage in core curriculum subjects as well as various extracurricular activities designed to foster social and personal growth.
As a representative institution within the GCCISD, Gentry Junior High follows the district's broader mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and prepare students for their eventual transition to high school. The facility is equipped to support a diverse student body, focusing on building foundational skills in mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies. Through its faculty and staff, the school aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student participation in sports, fine arts, and academic clubs, helping to bridge the gap between middle school and the more rigorous demands of high school education.
For more information, contact GENTRY J H at (281) 420-4590 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAYTOWN, TX 77521-9310
(281) 420-4590
GENTRY J H is a public Title I school in BAYTOWN, TX with about 1,082 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GOOSE CREEK CISD
- Total Students:
- 1,082
- Teachers:
- 63.35
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,082 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 50.2%
- White
- 24.4%
- Black or African American
- 19.8%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.