EAST CHAMBERS J H

EAST CHAMBERS ISD
1931 STATE HWY 124
WINNIE, TX 77665
357 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
East Chambers Junior High, located in Winnie, Texas, serves as a key academic institution within the East Chambers Independent School District. Situated along State Highway 124, the school is central to the local community, providing educational services to students in the middle grade levels. As part of a smaller, rural-focused district, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school, typically focusing on foundational academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that foster student development.

The school is recognized for its role in the tight-knit Winnie community, often reflecting the values of a smaller school system where student-to-teacher interaction is prioritized. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and personal development, East Chambers Junior High works to prepare its students for the transition into East Chambers High School. Its location in Chambers County makes it a focal point for local families, and the school remains an integral part of the district's mission to provide comprehensive education to the youth of the surrounding area.
357
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    180 (50.4 %)
  • White
    136 (38.1 %)
  • Black
    26 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.4 %)
  • 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: EAST CHAMBERS ISD
Phone: (409)296-4183
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 240
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 6 130
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 119
Gender Ratio