RAFAEL A CANTU J H

594 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**Rafael A. Cantu Junior High School**, located in Palmhurst, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Sharyland Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its focus on academic excellence and fostering a supportive, structured environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition from elementary school to high school, blending core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular growth.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and its proactive approach to student development. By leveraging the resources of the Sharyland ISD—a district frequently recognized for high performance—Rafael A. Cantu Junior High provides students with a blend of rigorous classroom instruction, athletics, and fine arts programs. The campus maintains a strong reputation for maintaining high expectations for both students and faculty, aiming to cultivate a culture of character, responsibility, and college readiness within the Palmhurst community.

594

Total Students

46.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RAFAEL A CANTU J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	586
Black	1

Hispanic
586 (98.7 %)
White
7 (1.2 %)
Black
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:	MISSION CISD
Phone:	(956)323-7800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 213

Grade 7 187

Grade 8 194