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FRIENDSWOOD J H

1000 MANISON PKWY, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546FRIENDSWOOD ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,467
Students
Total enrolled
$14,667
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
55/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,467 students in grades 06–08 in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,667 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 55th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

FRIENDSWOOD J H is a very large middle in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,467 students. The district invests $14,667 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at FRIENDSWOOD J H

1,467
Total Students
16.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
88
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution716 male · 751 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
67%
20%
Asian7%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481995001949

Academic Outcomes at FRIENDSWOOD J H

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
55
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 55th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 93th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77546

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,667Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,667
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,453
Student Support$2,787
Administration$1,760
Operations$2,200
Other$1,467
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,667 spent per student, an estimated $6,497 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
22%
72%
State government
22.4%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal programs
5.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
C W CLINE ELZUE S BALES INTWINDSONG INTWESTWOOD EL
↓
High School
FRIENDSWOOD H S
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGalveston County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFRIENDSWOOD ISD →
Phone: (281)996-6200
NCES ID: 481995001949
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FRIENDSWOOD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FRIENDSWOOD ISD
High
FRIENDSWOOD H S
1,980 students · 09–12
● 55 opp
Elem
C W CLINE EL
801 students · PK–03
● 55 opp8% FRL
Elem
ZUE S BALES INT
677 students · 03–05
● 55 opp19% FRL
Elem
WINDSONG INT
651 students · 03–05
● 55 opp8% FRL
Elem
WESTWOOD EL
637 students · PK–02
● 55 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 MANISON PKWY, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.