GARLAND MCMEANS J H

www.katyisd.org/

1,169 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Garland McMeans Junior High (MMJH) is a highly regarded public school located in Katy, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD), the school is recognized for its strong academic standards, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment designed to help early adolescents transition successfully from elementary school to high school. The campus is known for fostering a sense of community while encouraging students to pursue excellence in both their coursework and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core curriculum, McMeans Junior High offers a wide array of programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs, which cater to a diverse range of interests and talents. The school places a significant emphasis on technological integration and collaborative learning, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of the modern world. By prioritizing both character development and academic achievement, the school maintains its reputation as a cornerstone of the local community within the thriving Katy area.

1,169

Total Students

71.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GARLAND MCMEANS J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	522
Hispanic	253
Black	89
Asian	256
Two or More	45
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
522 (44.7 %)
Asian
256 (21.9 %)
Hispanic
253 (21.6 %)
Black
89 (7.6 %)
Two or More
45 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	KATY ISD
Phone:	(281)237-8006
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 378

Grade 7 409

Grade 8 382

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GARLAND MCMEANS J H
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	378
Grade 7	409
Grade 8	382

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GARLAND MCMEANS J H
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	583	49.9%
Male	586	50.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th