HARDIN J H

(936)298-2054

297 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hardin Junior High (part of the Hardin Independent School District) is a rural public school located in Hardin, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated in a small-town setting in Liberty County, the school functions as a community-centered educational environment that prioritizes the transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and social development during the formative middle school years.

Because of its location in a smaller school district, Hardin Junior High is known for a more intimate atmosphere where teachers and staff can build closer relationships with students. The school is integrated into the broader Hardin ISD culture, emphasizing school spirit and participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities. It serves as a vital anchor for the local community, providing a structured environment that prepares students for the academic rigors and expectations of Hardin High School.

297

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARDIN J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	65
Black	11
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
211 (71.0%)
Hispanic
65 (21.9%)
Black
11 (3.7%)
Two or More
8 (2.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	HARDIN ISD
Phone:	(936)298-2054
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 104

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 100