CHILDRESS J H

CHILDRESS ISD
700 COMMERCE ST
CHILDRESS, TX 79201
251 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Childress Junior High, located at 700 Commerce St. in Childress, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Childress Independent School District. Positioned in the heart of Childress, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The campus works to foster a supportive environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the social-emotional growth necessary for students to succeed as they transition toward secondary education.

As a representative school for the local community, Childress Junior High reflects the district’s commitment to providing a structured learning experience that prepares students for the challenges of high school. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to encourage student involvement and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic standards, Childress Junior High plays a central role in the foundational education of students living in the Childress area.
251
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    128 (51.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    98 (39.0 %)
  • Black
    12 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8 %)
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: CHILDRESS ISD
Phone: (940)937-3641
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 72
Grade 7 87
Grade 8 92
Gender Ratio