Gunn J H

Summary:

Gunn J H is a public middle school in Arlington, Texas, serving 819 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gunn J H has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (54.21%) and African American (22.59%) students compared to the state average. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 6th grade reading (73.53% proficient or better) and Algebra I end-of-course exams (73.48% proficient or better). However, Gunn J H has experienced a gradual increase in dropout rates, from 1.0% in 2017-2018 to 2.4% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students (72.89% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.

Compared to nearby schools, Gunn J H's performance is generally stronger than Carter J H and Workman J H, which are also part of the Arlington Independent School District. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Boles J H, Young J H, and the charter school Arlington Classics Academy - Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3000 S Fielder Rd
       Arlington, TX  76015-2299


(682) 867-5400

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1105th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,578 Help


Students who attend Gunn J H usually attend:

High:    Arlington High School

Feeder schools for Gunn J H:

Elementary:    Foster Elementary
    Key Elementary
    Short Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  819

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.2%
African American:
22.6%
White:
18.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Compare Details Gunn J H ranks better than 53.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked middle schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.67. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gunn J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.2%), African American (22.6%), White (18.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gunn J H is 14. 5 middle schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Gunn J H employs 58.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gunn J H is $11,578, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gunn J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gunn J H 1105th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Gunn J H in the ranking list.)

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gunn J H

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Rank History for all students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.36 456th 1573 71.0%
2005 65.21 518th 1582 67.3%
2006 64.46 558th 1585 64.8%
2007 55.45 838th 1684 50.2%
2008 51.07 966th 1718 43.8%
2009 45.48 1148th 1763 34.9%
2010 50.03 1076th 1803 40.3%
2011 50.10 1144th 1895 39.6%
2012 67.23 569th 1951 70.8%
2013 60.33 757th 1973 61.6%
2014 60.69 768th 1987 61.3%
2015 62.23 753rd 2043 63.1%
2016 60.59 808th 1987 59.3%
2017 58.16 703rd 2027 65.3%
2018 48.23 1001st 2080 51.9%
2019 50.99 955th 2193 56.5%
2021 28.49 1640th 2252 27.2%
2022 43.93 1197th 2254 46.9%
2023 44.10 1248th 2330 46.4%
2024 48.67 1105th 2361 53.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.42 222nd 720 69.2%
2019 26.87 604th 753 19.8%
2021 20.64 658th 743 11.4%
2023 27.07 657th 817 19.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.56 341st 1376 75.2%
2019 64.50 306th 1445 78.8%
2021 50.16 604th 1592 62.1%
2022 68.77 297th 1643 81.9%
2023 55.62 583rd 1720 66.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.21 236th 1597 85.2%
2019 27.15 1358th 1626 16.5%
2021 62.55 347th 1712 79.7%
2022 33.71 1220th 1757 30.6%
2023 40.01 1010th 1815 44.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.36 709th 2039 65.2%
2019 58.24 678th 2073 67.3%
2021 38.81 1349th 2172 37.9%
2022 47.64 1063rd 2220 52.1%
2023 42.28 1295th 2251 42.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.30 710th 2008 64.6%
2019 53.33 850th 2047 58.5%
2021 31.02 1535th 2151 28.6%
2022 43.48 1202nd 2221 45.9%
2023 48.59 1063rd 2241 52.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.68 559th 1430 60.9%
2019 55.76 786th 1446 45.6%
2021 39.37 1065th 1501 29.0%
2022 43.03 1039th 1488 30.2%
2023 30.28 1219th 1481 17.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.93 832nd 2008 58.6%
2019 56.02 654th 2058 68.2%
2021 30.14 1626th 2118 23.2%
2022 48.97 917th 2182 58.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.32 1239th 2030 39.0%
2019 48.70 936th 2069 54.8%
2021 26.85 1630th 2168 24.8%
2022 43.52 1194th 2228 46.4%
2023 39.45 1342nd 2245 40.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.74 531st 587 9.5%
2019 13.73 550th 594 7.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 629th 1167 46.1%
2019 54.80 424th 1193 64.5%
2021 36.51 778th 1213 35.9%
2022 52.96 466th 1251 62.7%
2023 42.79 670th 1273 47.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.51 648th 1895 65.8%
2019 59.33 615th 1935 68.2%
2021 34.93 1349th 2043 34.0%
2022 46.63 1029th 2077 50.5%
2023 46.59 1057th 2116 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gunn J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.25 683rd 1673 59.2%
2019 50.87 773rd 1684 54.1%
2021 26.03 1409th 1700 17.1%
2022 46.99 920th 1723 46.6%
2023 61.35 613th 1749 65.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gunn J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 773 47 22 35 1 n/a n/a 0 878
1989 808 65 24 53 1 n/a n/a 0 951
1990 814 69 30 57 1 n/a n/a 0 971
1991 793 95 33 66 3 n/a n/a 0 990
1992 714 93 31 55 1 n/a n/a 0 894
1993 673 97 45 63 0 n/a n/a 0 878
1994 697 108 51 69 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1995 674 124 43 75 3 n/a n/a 0 919
1996 674 124 43 75 3 n/a n/a 0 919
1997 640 124 49 62 6 n/a n/a 0 881
1998 360 84 38 54 5 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 367 70 31 68 7 n/a n/a 0 543
2000 345 93 28 52 3 n/a n/a 0 521
2001 329 89 35 54 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 370 99 30 128 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2003 370 99 30 128 2 n/a n/a 0 629
2004 331 93 25 124 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 278 115 25 140 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 250 123 27 150 4 n/a n/a 0 554
2007 236 115 29 150 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 232 105 33 158 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 213 108 25 171 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 206 140 19 189 7 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 161 147 18 222 3 0 7 0 558
2012 125 118 11 215 1 0 14 0 484
2013 152 136 14 220 2 0 19 0 543
2014 136 117 21 206 2 1 18 0 501
2015 90 124 20 192 1 0 12 0 439
2016 92 140 23 223 0 0 13 0 491
2017 106 145 17 205 2 0 14 0 489
2018 86 124 19 201 1 0 11 0 442
2019 77 116 17 241 3 0 15 0 469
2020 72 125 11 246 7 1 18 0 480
2021 69 143 4 217 4 1 14 0 452
2022 100 162 7 327 3 0 22 0 621
2023 151 185 9 444 0 0 30 0 819

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gunn J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 878 50.0 17.5 n/a
1989 951 n/a n/a n/a
1990 971 47.0 20.6 n/a
1991 990 46.7 21.1 n/a
1992 894 48.9 18.2 8.6
1993 878 47.0 18.7 13.9
1994 925 46.1 20.1 12.5
1995 919 57.8 15.9 13.3
1996 919 57.8 15.9 13.3
1997 881 57.9 15.2 14.4
1998 541 35.6 15.2 18.5
1999 543 35.6 15.3 25
2000 521 38.3 13.6 26.5
2001 511 36.5 14.0 28.8
2002 629 40.2 15.6 34.7
2003 629 40.2 15.6 34.7
2004 575 41.8 13.8 38.3
2005 560 33.5 16.7 44.1
2006 554 35.7 15.5 52.9
2007 532 34.0 15.6 50.2
2008 530 34.5 15.4 47.7
2009 519 33.0 15.7 53.4
2010 561 37.2 15.0 56.1
2011 558 41.8 13.3 64.5
2012 484 35.0 13.7 69.8
2013 543 35.9 15.0 70.3
2014 501 40.4 12.3 72.1
2015 439 36.0 12.1 75.9
2016 491 36.0 13.6 74.3
2017 489 39.6 12.3 70.6
2018 442 37.4 11.8 67.9
2019 469 37.6 12.4 80
2020 480 36.6 13.0 79
2021 452 35.4 12.7 84.7
2022 621 47.6 13.0 69.9
2023 819 58.1 14.0 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gunn J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 878 50.0 17.5 n/a
1989 951 n/a n/a n/a
1990 971 47.0 20.6 n/a
1991 990 46.7 21.1 n/a
1992 894 48.9 18.2 8.6
1993 878 47.0 18.7 13.9
1994 925 46.1 20.1 12.5
1995 919 57.8 15.9 13.3
1996 919 57.8 15.9 13.3
1997 881 57.9 15.2 14.4
1998 541 35.6 15.2 18.5
1999 543 35.6 15.3 25
2000 521 38.3 13.6 26.5
2001 511 36.5 14.0 28.8
2002 629 40.2 15.6 34.7
2003 629 40.2 15.6 34.7
2004 575 41.8 13.8 38.3
2005 560 33.5 16.7 44.1
2006 554 35.7 15.5 52.9
2007 532 34.0 15.6 50.2
2008 530 34.5 15.4 47.7
2009 519 33.0 15.7 53.4
2010 561 37.2 15.0 56.1
2011 558 41.8 13.3 64.5
2012 484 35.0 13.7 69.8
2013 543 35.9 15.0 70.3
2014 501 40.4 12.3 72.1
2015 439 36.0 12.1 75.9
2016 491 36.0 13.6 74.3
2017 489 39.6 12.3 70.6
2018 442 37.4 11.8 67.9
2019 469 37.6 12.4 80
2020 480 36.6 13.0 79
2021 452 35.4 12.7 84.7
2022 621 47.6 13.0 69.9
2023 819 58.1 14.0 72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gunn J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,207 (8.7%) $12,697 (91.3%) $13,904
2020 $1,029 (9.3%) $10,040 (90.7%) $11,069
2021 $943 (8.1%) $10,635 (91.9%) $11,578

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 955th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1248th of 2330 Middle schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Gunn J H)4555
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4341
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gunn J H)4544
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4034
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Gunn J H)4938
 11%
   8th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4945
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gunn J H)4923
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4327
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Gunn J H)5132
 19%
   8th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4537
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gunn J H)2816
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3422
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gunn J H)9565
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))6034
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students469819
 74.6%
African American116185
 59.5%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian179
 47.1%
Hispanic241444
 84.2%
Pacific Islander00
White77151
 96.1%
Two or More Races1530
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80%72.9%
 7.1%


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Students at Gunn J H are 54% Hispanic, 23% African American, 18% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Gunn J H usually go on to attend Arlington High School

Gunn J H ranks 1105th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 819 students attended Gunn J H.


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