CARTHAGE J H

CARTHAGE ISD
606 HOLLY ST
CARTHAGE, TX 75633
392 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Carthage Junior High, located at 606 Holly Street in Carthage, Texas, serves as a key educational hub within the Carthage Independent School District. As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The school aims to provide a structured yet supportive environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and student engagement in extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carthage Independent School District, which emphasizes excellence in education and community involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, Carthage Junior High focuses on preparing its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district news through the official Carthage ISD website at http://www.carthageisd.org.
392
Total Students
28.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (54.1 %)
  • Black
    87 (22.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (20.4 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: CARTHAGE ISD
Phone: (903)693-2751
Website: http://www.carthageisd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 182
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 7 186
Grade 8 206
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BAKER-KOONCE INT
CARTHAGE ISD
568 Students
320 N DANIEL ST
CARTHAGE, TX 75633 (0.2 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th