BECKENDORFF J H

www.katyisd.org/

1,731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Beckendorff Junior High (BDJH) is a highly regarded public middle school located in Katy, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Katy Independent School District, the school is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing junior high schools in the Greater Houston area. The school is known for its rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school within the Katy ISD system.

Beyond its academic achievements, Beckendorff Junior High maintains a vibrant campus culture that offers a wide array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a variety of competitive sports, fine arts programs—including band, orchestra, and theater—and numerous academic clubs and organizations. The school benefits from its location in a fast-growing, family-oriented community, fostering a supportive environment where parent involvement and community partnerships play a significant role in the overall success of the student body.

1,731

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BECKENDORFF J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	371
Black	118
Asian	638
Two or More	82
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
638 (36.9 %)
White
519 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
371 (21.4 %)
Black
118 (6.8 %)
Two or More
82 (4.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
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)237-8800
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	345
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 6 541

Grade 7 558

Grade 8 632

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BECKENDORFF J H
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	541
Grade 7	558
Grade 8	632

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BECKENDORFF J H
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	865	50%
Male	866	50%

Middle School 6th - 8th