VAN J H

VAN ISD
630 S OAK ST
VAN, TX 75790
360 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Based on the school district data for **Van Junior High School**, here is a summary of the institution:

Van Junior High School is located in Van, Texas, and serves as a key campus within the Van Independent School District (VISD). The school typically focuses on the middle-level academic years, catering to students transitioning from elementary school to the more rigorous curriculum of the high school level. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment that aims to balance academic growth with personal development during the formative middle school years.

The campus at 630 S. Oak St. functions as a central hub for the district's junior high activities, offering a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, UIL academics, and fine arts. By fostering a culture of community involvement, Van Junior High aims to prepare its student body for the transition to Van High School, focusing on standardized academic preparation, character development, and student engagement within the Van, Texas area.
360
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    238 (66.1%)
  • Hispanic
    89 (24.7%)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.7%)
  • Black
    15 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
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: VAN ISD
Phone: (903)963-8321
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 7 181
Grade 8 179
Gender Ratio