SLATON J H

SLATON J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SLATON ISD school district, located in SLATON, TX with about 285 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 20 teachers, SLATON 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.

Slaton Junior High School, located at 300 W Jean St in Slaton, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Slaton Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their middle school years, typically bridging the gap between elementary education and high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of secondary education while maintaining a supportive environment consistent with the values of the Slaton community.

As part of the broader Slaton ISD network, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, utilizing the district's resources to offer diverse learning opportunities and extracurricular activities. The campus at Jean Street functions as a central hub for the town's adolescents, reflecting the district’s goal of providing a quality education that is accessible and responsive to the needs of its students. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current news regarding the junior high can find further details on the official district website at http://www.slatonisd.net.

For more information, contact SLATON J H at (806) 828-6583 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 W JEAN ST
SLATON, TX 79364-5345
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SLATON J H is a public Title I school in SLATON, TX with about 285 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SLATON ISD
Total Students:
285
Teachers:
20.74
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 285 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SLATON J H is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.5%
White
23.5%
Black or African American
4.6%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.