LA PORTE J H

527 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

La Porte Junior High School, located at 401 S. Broadway in La Porte, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the La Porte Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in their formative middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local La Porte community, reflecting the district's commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse population. With a focus on both traditional core subjects and elective programs—ranging from athletics and fine arts to career-oriented explorations—La Porte Junior High strives to nurture the unique talents of every student. Through its dedicated faculty and administrative staff, the school works to maintain high academic standards while ensuring students feel connected and motivated within their learning environment.

527

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA PORTE J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	279
Black	50
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
279 (52.9 %)
White
172 (32.6 %)
Black
50 (9.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
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:	LA PORTE ISD
Phone:	(281)604-6600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
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 7 262

Grade 8 265