FARWELL J H

www.farwellschools.org

145 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Farwell Junior High is a public middle school located in the small, rural community of Farwell, Texas, situated on the border of Texas and New Mexico. As part of the Farwell Independent School District, the school serves students in the middle grades, acting as a bridge between elementary education and high school. The school reflects the close-knit, community-focused environment typical of small West Texas towns, prioritizing personal attention for students and maintaining strong ties with the local community.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering character development and extracurricular involvement. Like many schools in the region, Farwell Junior High emphasizes student participation in athletics, academic competitions, and local events, which are central to the district's culture. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources to support student success and transparency regarding district operations.

145

Total Students

14.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FARWELL J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	80
Black	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
80 (55.2 %)
White
63 (43.4 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	FARWELL ISD
Phone:	(806)481-9260
Website:	http://www.farwellschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	145
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 42

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 48