GUNN J H

879 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gunn Junior High School, located in Arlington, Texas, is part of the Arlington Independent School District and serves students in grades 7 through 8. Situated on South Fielder Road, the school operates as a neighborhood campus that focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education. The school's curriculum is designed to support the transition from elementary to high school by balancing core academic subjects with elective opportunities, aiming to build a strong foundation for future academic success.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Gunn Junior High is notably recognized for its strong focus on the arts and specialized programming. It is well-regarded for its fine arts department, particularly its award-winning band and orchestra programs, which often serve as a focal point for the school community. By fostering both rigorous academic standards and extracurricular engagement, the school strives to create an environment where students can explore their individual talents while preparing for the challenges of secondary education.

879

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GUNN J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	479
Black	179
Asian	14
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

Hispanic
479 (54.5%)
Black
179 (20.4%)
White
177 (20.1%)
Two or More
29 (3.3%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-5400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 6 140

Grade 7 327

Grade 8 412