FALFURRIAS J H

BROOKS COUNTY ISD
602 S CENTER ST
FALFURRIAS, TX 78355
274 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Falfurrias Junior High School is located in Falfurrias, Texas, and serves as a key educational institution within the Brooks County Independent School District. Situated on South Center Street, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle-school grades. As part of the local district, the campus is dedicated to supporting the developmental and educational needs of adolescents in the community, preparing them for the transition to high school.

The school operates under the mission of the Brooks County ISD, emphasizing student success, character development, and academic achievement. By utilizing their official website, the district provides parents and community members with access to school calendars, faculty information, and resources aimed at keeping stakeholders engaged with student progress. The school plays an integral role in the Falfurrias area, striving to foster a positive learning atmosphere that reflects the values of its surrounding community.
274
Total Students
21.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    268 (97.8 %)
  • White
    6 (2.2 %)
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: BROOKS COUNTY ISD
Phone: (361)325-8000
Website: http://fjhs.bcisdistrict.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 238
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 89
Grade 7 97
Grade 8 88
Gender Ratio