Ferris Junior High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 379 middle and high school students from grades 7-8
- Ranks 1562nd out of 1,763 middle schools in TX.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P O Box 459, Ferris, TX 75125
- Principal or Admin: Thomas J Knight
- Fax: (972) 544-2029
- Website: www.ferrisisd.org
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Ferris Independent School District (ISD)
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,211
- Graduation Rate: 70.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.5
- Enrolled Students: 2,423
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 379
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 182 (48.0%)
- Females: 197 (52.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 36 (9.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 232 (61.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 268 (70.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Black | 29 | 7.7% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 219 | 57.8% |
| White | 128 | 33.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 190 | 50.1% |
| 8th Grade | 189 | 49.9% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
8.0
District:
9.3
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
41.8%
District:
37.9%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
8.5%
District:
20.2%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
28.4%
District:
17.7%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
9.6%
District:
15.5%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$69,941
District:
$72,699
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$41,861
District:
$43,860
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$33,260
District:
$38,041
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$40,447
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,010
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,988
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$55,067
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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