HARMONY J H

HARMONY ISD
9788 STATE HWY 154 W
BIG SANDY, TX 75755
258 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harmony Junior High School is a public campus located in Big Sandy, Texas, serving as part of the Harmony Independent School District. Situated on State Highway 154, the school functions as an integral component of a rural educational community, focusing on providing foundational middle-grade instruction to students in the surrounding area. The district is known for maintaining a close-knit environment that emphasizes academic development and extracurricular participation within a small-town setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Harmony Independent School District, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the district website, families and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and athletic or extracurricular programs. Harmony Junior High serves as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, aiming to prepare students for the rigorous academic expectations and personal growth associated with their secondary school years.
258
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (75.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (21.7 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: HARMONY ISD
Phone: (903)725-5485
Website: http://www.harmonyisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 91
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 94
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 78
Gender Ratio
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GILMER, TX 75644 (9.7 miles away)
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