RIO HONDO J H
RIO HONDO J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RIO HONDO ISD school district, located in RIO HONDO, TX with about 411 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 29 teachers, RIO HONDO 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.
Rio Hondo Junior High, located at 501 N. Reynolds St. in Rio Hondo, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Rio Hondo Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of middle-grade students by providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to high school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and community responsibility.
As part of the broader Rio Hondo school community, the junior high reflects the district’s commitment to academic excellence and local pride. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources and updates regarding school activities, district policies, and student support services. With its focus on developing the foundations necessary for future success, Rio Hondo Junior High remains a central pillar in the educational development of the youth in the Rio Hondo area.
For more information, contact RIO HONDO J H at (956) 748-1150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RIO HONDO, TX 78583-0220
(956) 748-1150
http://www.riohondoisd.net
RIO HONDO J H is a public Title I school in RIO HONDO, TX with about 411 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RIO HONDO ISD
- Total Students:
- 411
- Teachers:
- 29.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 411 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIO HONDO J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.9%
- White
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.