POTEET J H
POTEET J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the POTEET ISD school district, located in POTEET, TX with about 381 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 25 teachers, POTEET J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Poteet Junior High, located at 1100 School Dr in Poteet, Texas, serves as a foundational middle school campus within the Poteet Independent School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social development of students as they transition from elementary education to the more rigorous environment of high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive community atmosphere, the campus aims to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.
Beyond academics, Poteet Junior High is an integral part of the small, close-knit Poteet community, often serving as a hub for local student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, designed to help students explore their interests and build character. As part of a rural-leaning district, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to maintain strong connections between faculty, students, and local families to ensure holistic student success.
For more information, contact POTEET J H at (830) 742-3571 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POTEET, TX 78065-0138
(830) 742-3571
POTEET J H is a public Title I school in POTEET, TX with about 381 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POTEET ISD
- Total Students:
- 381
- Teachers:
- 25.83
- 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
* 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 381 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POTEET J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.6%
- White
- 11.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.