WELLINGTON J H

WELLINGTON ISD
1504 AMARILLO ST
WELLINGTON, TX 79095
128 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wellington Junior High, located at 1504 Amarillo St. in Wellington, Texas, serves as the primary middle school campus for the Wellington Independent School District. As a small-town school in the Texas Panhandle, it functions as a critical bridge for students transitioning from elementary education to the more rigorous academic and extracurricular environment of Wellington High School. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values of a rural district that prioritizes close-knit relationships between faculty, students, and families.

The campus focuses on providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal development. Beyond the classroom, Wellington Junior High typically emphasizes participation in various UIL (University Interscholastic League) activities, athletics, and extracurricular programs designed to foster school spirit and character. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its student body for success in their secondary education and beyond while upholding the traditions of the Wellington community.
128
Total Students
14.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    62 (48.4%)
  • Hispanic
    59 (46.1%)
  • Black
    4 (3.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: WELLINGTON ISD
Phone: (806)447-3152
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 128
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 35
Grade 7 43
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio