KEMP J H

www.kempisd.org

401 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Kemp Junior High School, located at 1000 Tolosa Road in Kemp, Texas, is a key component of the Kemp Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their middle school years. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school, while fostering a sense of community engagement and academic growth within the rural setting of Kaufman County.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of Kemp ISD, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through various extracurricular activities and academic programs, Kemp Junior High strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s events, policies, and educational resources through the district’s official website at http://www.kempisd.org.

401

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEMP J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	160
Black	8
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
216 (53.9 %)
Hispanic
160 (39.9 %)
Two or More
15 (3.7 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	KEMP ISD
Phone:	(903)498-1402
Website:	http://www.kempisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 119

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 148