JASPER J H

JASPER ISD
211 SECOND ST
JASPER, TX 75951
493 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jasper Junior High School, located at 211 Second Street in Jasper, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Jasper Independent School District. As a junior high campus, the school typically caters to the middle-level grades, providing an environment focused on bridging the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The school plays a vital role in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social maturation, and the extracurricular engagement of its adolescent student body.

The facility is situated within the heart of Jasper, reflecting the small-town character of the East Texas region. Like many schools in the area, Jasper Junior High is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for their future transitions to Jasper High School. Through a combination of core curriculum instruction and various student activities, the campus aims to instill essential academic skills and school spirit, helping young students navigate the formative years of their educational journey.
493
Total Students
39.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    188 (38.1 %)
  • White
    167 (33.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    112 (22.7 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • 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: JASPER ISD
Phone: (409)384-3585
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
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 6 150
Grade 7 186
Grade 8 157
Gender Ratio