PEARLAND J H WEST

www.pearlandisd.org/jhwest

919 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pearland Junior High West, located at 2337 N. Galveston Ave in Pearland, Texas, is a core middle school campus serving students in the Pearland Independent School District. As part of a district recognized for its academic rigor and strong community involvement, the school focuses on providing a supportive transition between elementary education and the more demanding environment of high school. The campus is known for fostering a structured learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pearland Junior High West offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student clubs. These programs are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of belonging within the school community. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with these developmental opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in Pearland High School and beyond.

919

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARLAND J H WEST
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	395
Black	104
Asian	162
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
395 (43.0 %)
White
229 (24.9 %)
Asian
162 (17.6 %)
Black
104 (11.3 %)
Two or More
28 (3.0 %)
American Indian
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:	PEARLAND ISD
Phone:	(281)412-1222
Website:	http://www.pearlandisd.org/jhwest
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 7 481

Grade 8 438