PEASTER J H

pjhs.peaster.net/

277 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Peaster Middle School, located in Weatherford, Texas, serves as the intermediate educational hub for the Peaster Independent School District. As a smaller, rural-suburban district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where staff prioritize student development both inside and outside the classroom. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering the social and emotional growth typical of the middle school years, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The campus at 8512 FM 920 operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive environment that encourages excellence in extracurricular activities, athletics, and academics. Because it is part of a growing community in Parker County, the school balances traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its students. Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletics schedules, or district policies can find comprehensive resources through their official website at http://www.peaster.net.

277

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEASTER J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	59
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
203 (73.3%)
Hispanic
59 (21.3%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
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:	PEASTER ISD
Phone:	(817)341-5000
Website:	http://pjhs.peaster.net/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7 153

Grade 8 124