SUNDOWN J H

SUNDOWN ISD
605 S SCHOOL ST
SUNDOWN, TX 79372
134 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sundown Junior High, located at 701 School St. in Sundown, Texas, serves as a central academic hub for students in the local community. As part of the Sundown Independent School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students during their middle school years. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Sundown, benefiting from the close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Texas school districts. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and extracurricular engagement, Sundown Junior High strives to build a strong foundation for its student body. Whether through athletics, academic programs, or local events, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, committed to upholding the standards and traditions of the Sundown community.
134
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    76 (56.7%)
  • White
    54 (40.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
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: SUNDOWN ISD
Phone: (806)602-8823
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
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 39
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio