PORT ISABEL J H

POINT ISABEL ISD
17001 HWY 100
PORT ISABEL, TX 78578
396 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Port Isabel Junior High, located on Highway 100 in Port Isabel, Texas, serves as a key educational institution within the Point Isabel Independent School District. Situated in a coastal community near the Gulf of Mexico, the school acts as an academic bridge for students transitioning from elementary school to high school. It focuses on providing a supportive environment that fosters both personal development and academic readiness during the critical middle school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique culture of the Laguna Madre area, catering to a diverse student body. Beyond the core curriculum, Port Isabel Junior High typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and academic clubs, aimed at engaging students in their community. By emphasizing foundational skills and student growth, the school plays a vital role in preparing the youth of Port Isabel for the challenges and opportunities of their secondary education and beyond.
396
Total Students
32.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    367 (92.7%)
  • White
    25 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    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: POINT ISABEL ISD
Phone: (956)943-0060
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 332
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 6 114
Grade 7 149
Grade 8 133
Gender Ratio