POTEET J H

www.poteetisd.org

393 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Poteet Junior High, located at 1100 School Dr in Poteet, Texas, serves as a foundational middle school campus within the Poteet Independent School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social development of students as they transition from elementary education to the more rigorous environment of high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive community atmosphere, the campus aims to prepare its adolescent student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond academics, Poteet Junior High is an integral part of the small, close-knit Poteet community, often serving as a hub for local student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and student organizations, designed to help students explore their interests and build character. As part of a rural-leaning district, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to maintain strong connections between faculty, students, and local families to ensure holistic student success.

393

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for POTEET J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	342
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Hispanic
342 (87.0%)
White
42 (10.7%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	POTEET ISD
Phone:	(830)742-3571
Website:	http://www.poteetisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 134

Grade 7 119

Grade 8 140