T H MCDONALD J H

3635 LAKES OF BRIDGEWATER DR
KATY, TX 77449

www.katyisd.org/

1,059 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

T.H. McDonald Junior High is a public middle school located in Katy, Texas, and operates as part of the Katy Independent School District (Katy ISD). Serving students in the 6th through 8th grades, the school is situated in the Bridgewater neighborhood and reflects the district's commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment. As a member of Katy ISD, the school emphasizes a blend of core curriculum, elective opportunities, and extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The campus fosters a community-focused atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth. By leveraging the resources of the larger Katy ISD network, T.H. McDonald provides its students with access to modern educational tools, specialized support services, and various athletic and fine arts programs. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, maintaining the district's reputation for high standards and consistent communication with families to support student success.

1,059

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T H MCDONALD J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	552
Black	287
Asian	66
Two or More	22
American Indian	6

Hispanic
552 (52.1 %)
Black
287 (27.1 %)
White
126 (11.9 %)
Asian
66 (6.2 %)
Two or More
22 (2.1 %)
American Indian
6 (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:	KATY ISD
Phone:	(281)237-5300
Website:	http://www.katyisd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,059
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	695
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 6 334

Grade 7 342

Grade 8 383

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T H MCDONALD J H
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	334
Grade 7	342
Grade 8	383

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T H MCDONALD J H
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	535	50.5%
Male	524	49.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th