WORKMAN J H

1,162 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

**J.H. Workman Junior High School** (often referred to simply as Workman Junior High) is a public secondary school located in Arlington, Texas, serving students in grades 7 through 8. As part of the Arlington Independent School District (AISD), the school is situated in a central residential area of Arlington, providing a foundational middle-school experience designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The campus is known for fostering a community-oriented environment, focusing on academic development alongside the social and emotional growth typical of early adolescence.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, complemented by various elective programs and extracurricular activities. These programs are designed to keep students engaged through athletics, fine arts, and career-readiness opportunities. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and structured learning, Workman Junior High aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigorous demands of the Arlington ISD high school experience that follows their eighth-grade year.

1,162

Total Students

82.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WORKMAN J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	773
Black	256
Asian	56
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
773 (66.5%)
Black
256 (22.0%)
Asian
56 (4.8%)
White
48 (4.1%)
Two or More
21 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
3 (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:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-1200
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,030
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 7 600

Grade 8 562