BIG SPRING J H

BIG SPRING ISD
624 E 6TH ST
BIG SPRING, TX 79721
490 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Big Spring Junior High, located at 610 E 6th St in Big Spring, Texas, serves as a key educational facility within the Big Spring Independent School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental and academic needs of students in the middle grades, typically focusing on providing a bridge between elementary school and the high school environment. Its curriculum is designed to foster both core academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for the rigors of secondary education.

The school emphasizes community involvement and academic engagement, operating under the broader framework of the Region 18 Education Service Center. By offering a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities, Big Spring Junior High aims to create a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages student participation and personal responsibility. Families interested in specific school policies, campus events, or calendar updates can access further resources through the district’s official website at http://www.bsisd.esc18.net.
490
Total Students
43.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    333 (68.0%)
  • White
    103 (21.0%)
  • Black
    26 (5.3%)
  • Two or More
    19 (3.9%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: BIG SPRING ISD
Phone: (432)264-4135
Website: http://www.bsisd.esc18.net
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 343
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7 241
Grade 8 249
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BIG SPRING INT
BIG SPRING ISD
522 Students
1801 S GOLIAD
BIG SPRING, TX 79720 (1.0 miles away)
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