WHARTON J H

WHARTON ISD
1120 N RUSK ST
WHARTON, TX 77488
369 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wharton Junior High, located at 1120 N. Rusk St. in Wharton, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the Wharton Independent School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental and academic needs of students during their middle school years, providing a structured environment aimed at fostering both intellectual growth and social responsibility. By aligning with the broader mission of the Wharton ISD, the school works to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

As part of the Wharton community, the school emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic policies, and district initiatives by visiting their official website at http://whartonisd.net. The facility acts as a vital hub for local youth, striving to create a supportive culture that encourages student engagement and educational achievement.
369
Total Students
35.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    227 (61.5 %)
  • Black
    94 (25.5 %)
  • White
    37 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    3 (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: WHARTON ISD
Phone: (979)532-6840
Website: http://whartonisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 246
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 93
Grade 7 139
Grade 8 137
Gender Ratio
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200 GIFT ST
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