EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H

980 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Eugene 'Gene' Kranz Junior High School, located in Dickinson, Texas, is part of the Dickinson Independent School District. Named after the legendary NASA flight director who played a pivotal role in the success of the Apollo missions, the school embodies a culture of precision, excellence, and high expectations. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the campus is designed to provide a supportive transition between elementary school and the more rigorous environment of high school.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular growth. By leveraging its namesake’s legacy of innovation and leadership, the school encourages students to pursue excellence in STEM fields while fostering a community that values character and perseverance. Through its focus on academic achievement and student development, Eugene 'Gene' Kranz Junior High serves as a key cornerstone for the youth in the Dickinson community.

980

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	519
Black	131
Asian	18
Two or More	26
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
519 (53.0 %)
White
280 (28.6 %)
Black
131 (13.4 %)
Two or More
26 (2.7 %)
Asian
18 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	DICKINSON ISD
Phone:	(281)309-3600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	603
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 7 495

Grade 8 485

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	495
Grade 8	485

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EUGENE 'GENE' KRANZ J H
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	470	48%
Male	510	52%

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