TAYS J H

1,462 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tays Junior High, located in the Hawks Prairie community of Katy, Texas, is a prominent middle school within the Katy Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its modern facilities and a strong focus on academic excellence, reflecting the high standards associated with the rapidly growing Katy area. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual development and community engagement, providing students with a comprehensive educational experience that prepares them for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Tays Junior High offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a positive campus culture and supporting the social-emotional growth of its students. With its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher association, Tays Junior High is widely recognized for maintaining a supportive and rigorous learning environment that consistently meets the needs of its diverse student body.

1,462

Total Students

87.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAYS J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	289
Black	127
Asian	590
Two or More	70
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
590 (40.4%)
White
379 (25.9%)
Hispanic
289 (19.8%)
Black
127 (8.7%)
Two or More
70 (4.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	KATY ISD
Phone:	(281)234-2400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 473

Grade 7 480

Grade 8 509

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TAYS J H
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	473
Grade 7	480
Grade 8	509

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TAYS J H
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	718	49.1%
Male	744	50.9%

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