DANFORTH J H

WIMBERLEY ISD
200 TEXAN BLVD
WIMBERLEY, TX 78676
639 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Danforth Junior High, located at 200 Texan Blvd in Wimberley, Texas, serves as the primary middle-level campus for the Wimberley Independent School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and the social-emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a smaller, tight-knit district, Danforth emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, aiming to prepare students for the rigors of Wimberley High School while encouraging them to explore their individual interests.

The campus reflects the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality, student-focused educational experience within the Texas Hill Country. Danforth Junior High offers a comprehensive curriculum that typically includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students during their formative years. By leveraging the resources of the Wimberley Independent School District, the school strives to maintain high academic standards while cultivating a supportive environment that reflects the unique character and values of the Wimberley community.
639
Total Students
42.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    437 (68.4%)
  • Hispanic
    169 (26.4%)
  • Two or More
    18 (2.8%)
  • Black
    10 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: WIMBERLEY ISD
Phone: (512)847-2181
Website: http://www.wimberleyisd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 131
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 6 200
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 236
Gender Ratio