PEARLAND J H SOUTH

www.pearlandisd.org/jhsouth

764 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Pearland Junior High South, located at 4719 Bailey Road in Pearland, Texas, is a core campus within the Pearland Independent School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is situated in a growing suburban area south of Houston. It functions as a transitional academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigorous curriculum of Pearland High School, focusing on both foundational subject mastery and the development of extracurricular interests.

The school is characterized by a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, typical of the Pearland ISD reputation. It offers a comprehensive range of programs, including advanced coursework (Pre-AP/Advanced), elective courses in fine arts and athletics, and various student organizations. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, Pearland Junior High South aims to foster student growth in leadership, social responsibility, and preparation for future collegiate or vocational pathways.

764

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEARLAND J H SOUTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	388
Black	130
Asian	37
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
388 (50.8%)
White
181 (23.7%)
Black
130 (17.0%)
Asian
37 (4.8%)
Two or More
27 (3.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PEARLAND ISD
Phone:	(281)727-1500
Website:	http://www.pearlandisd.org/jhsouth
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 7 391

Grade 8 373