FERRIS J H

590 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ferris Junior High School, located at 1002 E 8th St in Ferris, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Ferris Independent School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during their transitional middle school years, typically focusing on developing both academic proficiency and social-emotional growth. As part of a smaller school district, Ferris Junior High generally emphasizes a community-centered environment where staff members work closely with families to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school.

The curriculum at Ferris Junior High is designed to align with state standards, offering a balance of core subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies, alongside elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, the school often promotes student involvement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which serve to foster school spirit and personal development. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, the school aims to ensure that its students in the Ferris community have the foundational skills and resources necessary for future success.

590

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FERRIS J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	435
Black	52
Asian	2
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
435 (73.7 %)
White
92 (15.6 %)
Black
52 (8.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	FERRIS ISD
Phone:	(972)544-3737
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 187

Grade 7 192

Grade 8 211