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About this school
Hardin - Jefferson Junior High School is
a rural public school
in Sour Lake, Texas that is part of Hardin Jefferson Independent School District.
It serves 614 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
Its teachers have had 54 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Hardin - Jefferson Junior High School Demographics
41%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
25%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Hardin - Jefferson Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 25, 2025
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Hardin - Jefferson Junior High School
$42,298
raised using DonorsChoose
54
projects
funded
12
teachers
funded
55
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
11
projects for
technology
13
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Hardin - Jefferson Junior High School has received support from
36 individuals from Texas and
19 individuals out-of-state.