HARWOOD J H

1,038 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Harwood Junior High School, located at 3000 Martin Drive in Bedford, Texas, is a prominent middle school campus serving students in grades 7 through 9 within the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD). Known for its strong academic focus and inclusive campus culture, the school is recognized for providing a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition into high school. The facility functions as a central hub for the Bedford community, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Harwood Junior High is well-regarded for its diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school places a high priority on student engagement and community involvement, maintaining a reputation for having supportive faculty and active parental participation. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with social-emotional learning, Harwood aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of early adolescents.

1,038

Total Students

61.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARWOOD J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	372
Hispanic	294
Black	195
Asian	91
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	15

White
372 (35.8 %)
Hispanic
294 (28.3 %)
Black
195 (18.8 %)
Asian
91 (8.8 %)
Two or More
69 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
Phone:	(817)354-3360
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 346

Grade 8 340

Grade 9 352