DETROIT J H

DETROIT ISD
650 1ST ST NW
DETROIT, TX 75436
112 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Detroit Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Detroit, Texas, situated along Highway 410 North. Serving the local community within the Detroit Independent School District, the school functions as a foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, typically catering to students in the middle-grade levels. As a small-town educational facility, it focuses on providing a supportive environment where students can navigate the transition of adolescence while engaging in core academic subjects and extracurricular development.

Being part of a smaller rural district, Detroit Junior High emphasizes a close-knit school culture, often benefiting from smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, preparing its students for the rigorous curriculum they will encounter at the high school level. By anchoring itself in the Detroit, Texas community, the school serves as a central hub for student learning and local academic pride.
112
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (77.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (8.0%)
  • Black
    8 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (6.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
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: DETROIT ISD
Phone: (903)674-2646
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
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 6 29
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
PRAIRILAND J H
PRAIRILAND ISD
260 Students
466 FM 196 S
PATTONVILLE, TX 75468 (9.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th