GONZALES J H

GONZALES ISD
426 N COLLEGE ST
GONZALES, TX 78629
584 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Gonzales Junior High, located at 426 N. College St. in Gonzales, Texas, serves as a key academic institution within the Gonzales Independent School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the campus is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on academic growth, student development, and community involvement, aiming to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success.

In addition to its core curriculum, Gonzales Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to engage students during their formative adolescent years. The faculty and administration work to promote a culture of high expectations and character development, reflecting the small-town values of the Gonzales community. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, the school serves as a central hub for academic and social development in the local area.
584
Total Students
34.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    389 (66.6%)
  • White
    129 (22.1%)
  • Black
    56 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: GONZALES ISD
Phone: (830)672-8641
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 584
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 392
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 6 198
Grade 7 191
Grade 8 195
Gender Ratio