APOLLO J H
APOLLO J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RICHARDSON ISD school district, located in RICHARDSON, TX with about 650 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 48 teachers, APOLLO J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Apollo Junior High School is a public middle school located in Richardson, Texas, serving students within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Situated on Apollo Road, the school is part of a district known for its diverse student body and long-standing commitment to academic programs that prepare students for the transition to high school. As a junior high, the institution typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in grades 7 and 8, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills while providing elective opportunities to explore individual interests.
The school operates under the broader umbrella of the Richardson ISD, an educational community characterized by its focus on comprehensive support systems, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. By fostering a learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development, Apollo Junior High aims to equip its students with the tools necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors at the high school level and beyond. Families looking for detailed information on campus-specific initiatives, faculty, or district policies can access the Richardson ISD official website for the most up-to-date resources.
For more information, contact APOLLO J H at (469) 593-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RICHARDSON, TX 75081-3824
(469) 593-7900
APOLLO J H is a public Title I school in RICHARDSON, TX with about 650 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RICHARDSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 650
- Teachers:
- 48.93
- 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 650 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 36.5%
- White
- 26.9%
- Black or African American
- 20.8%
- Asian
- 12.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.2%
- Male
- 54.8%
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.