GEORGE WEST J H

GEORGE WEST ISD
900 HOUSTON ST
GEORGE WEST, TX 78022
158 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
George West Junior High (GWJH) is a public middle school located in George West, Texas, serving as a key component of the George West Independent School District (GWISD). Situated on Houston Street, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. The campus is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare its adolescent student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and beyond.

As part of the smaller, close-knit community of George West, the junior high benefits from the district’s emphasis on personalized learning and community engagement. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students, providing information on academic programs, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, George West Junior High strives to uphold the district’s commitment to excellence, ensuring that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.
158
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    95 (60.1 %)
  • White
    60 (38.0 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
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: GEORGE WEST ISD
Phone: (361)449-1914
Website: http://www.gwisd.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 80
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 79
Grade 8 79
Gender Ratio
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