CENTRAL J H

www.centralisd.com

451 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Central Junior High is located in Pollok, Texas, and serves as a key campus within the Central Independent School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the middle grade levels, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. As part of a smaller, rural-serving district, the school emphasizes a community-oriented approach, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage academically and participate in extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the mission of the Central Independent School District to provide quality instruction and prepare students for future success. By utilizing its location on U.S. Highway 69 North, the campus remains accessible to the local community while maintaining the district’s standards for student achievement and character development. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or administrative contact information can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.centralisd.com.

451

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	96
Black	21
Two or More	18

White
316 (70.1%)
Hispanic
96 (21.3%)
Black
21 (4.7%)
Two or More
18 (4.0%)

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:	CENTRAL ISD
Phone:	(936)853-2115
Website:	http://www.centralisd.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 5 115

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 129

Grade 8 106