KEENE J H

www.keeneisd.org

252 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Keene Junior High School, located at 401 Charger Drive in Keene, Texas, serves as a central component of the Keene Independent School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the educational gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the specific developmental, social, and academic needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school operates under the district’s mission to provide a supportive environment that fosters both intellectual growth and character development, preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core academic subjects with various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the broader Keene ISD community, the junior high benefits from the district’s resources and commitment to technology-integrated learning. For families looking for specific details on academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies, the school’s official website at http://www.keeneisd.org serves as the primary hub for communication, updates, and community engagement.

252

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KEENE J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	101
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	43

Hispanic
101 (40.1%)
White
94 (37.3%)
Pacific Islander
43 (17.1%)
Two or More
10 (4.0%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (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:	KEENE ISD
Phone:	(817)774-5311
Website:	http://www.keeneisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 73

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 98