Is Ballinger J H a good school?

Ballinger J H ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Ballinger J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 180 students attended Ballinger J H.

What is the racial makeup of Ballinger J H?

Students at Ballinger J H are 57% Hispanic, 40% White, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Ballinger J H attend?

Students who attend Ballinger J H usually go on to attend Ballinger High School

Ballinger J H

Summary:

Ballinger J H is a public middle school in Ballinger, Texas, serving 179 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ballinger Independent School District, which is ranked 667 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ballinger J H has a diverse student population, with 43.58% White, 52.51% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. This racial makeup differs from the nearby Winters J H, which has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (59.72%) and lower percentage of White students (38.89%). Academically, Ballinger J H has struggled, with its statewide ranking among Texas middle schools declining from 737 out of 2,027 in 2016-2017 to 1,865 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on STAAR tests is also below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.68% to 58% across different grade levels and subject areas.

Ballinger J H's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school's gifted and talented students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 35% of Texas middle schools, its special education and at-risk students perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of schools. Additionally, Ballinger J H has a high percentage of students (60.89% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. These socioeconomic challenges may contribute to the school's academic struggles and should be considered in any improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821-0231

(325) 365-3537

District: Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1865^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,785

Students who attend Ballinger J H usually attend:

High:

Ballinger High School

Feeder schools for Ballinger J H:

Elementary:

Ballinger Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.7%

White:

40.0%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ballinger J H ranks worse than 79% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.44. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), White (40%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ballinger J H is 9. (See more...)

Compare Ballinger J H employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ballinger J H is $12,785.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ballinger J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger J H 1865^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ballinger J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ballinger Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ballinger Independent School District (Isd) 667^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ballinger J H

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Rank History for all students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	81.84	115^th	1573	92.7%
2005	75.26	291^st	1582	81.6%
2006	78.11	236^th	1585	85.1%
2007	66.77	530^th	1684	68.5%
2008	67.75	477^th	1718	72.2%
2009	58.08	814^th	1763	53.8%
2010	52.69	988^th	1803	45.2%
2011	41.94	1350^th	1895	28.8%
2012	38.41	1310^th	1951	32.9%
2013	47.85	1119^th	1973	43.3%
2014	61.57	742^nd	1987	62.7%
2015	53.26	988^th	2043	51.6%
2016	43.12	1225^th	1987	38.3%
2017	56.43	737^th	2027	63.6%
2018	35.53	1364^th	2080	34.4%
2019	29.45	1621^st	2193	26.1%
2021	48.00	1077^th	2252	52.2%
2022	35.02	1472^nd	2254	34.7%
2023	27.20	1786^th	2330	23.3%
2024	25.44	1865^th	2361	21.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	23.17	1560^th	1712	8.9%
2022	16.74	1726^th	1757	1.8%
2023	23.24	1634^th	1815	10.0%
2024	23.19	1647^th	1881	12.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.51	1412^th	2039	30.8%
2019	27.98	1685^th	2073	18.7%
2021	37.76	1386^th	2172	36.2%
2022	34.17	1567^th	2220	29.4%
2023	32.39	1625^th	2251	27.8%
2024	30.86	1670^th	2224	24.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.41	1297^th	2008	35.4%
2019	35.39	1380^th	2047	32.6%
2021	48.62	1036^th	2151	51.8%
2022	35.43	1466^th	2221	34.0%
2023	24.17	1824^th	2241	18.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.27	808^th	1430	43.5%
2019	62.35	625^th	1446	56.8%
2021	72.31	394^th	1501	73.8%
2022	68.87	440^th	1488	70.4%
2023	48.50	969^th	1481	34.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.65	1639^th	2008	18.4%
2019	28.47	1672^nd	2058	18.8%
2021	54.38	727^th	2118	65.7%
2022	17.21	2063^rd	2182	5.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.36	1471^st	2030	27.5%
2019	21.62	1765^th	2069	14.7%
2021	47.26	1060^th	2168	51.1%
2022	35.51	1458^th	2228	34.6%
2023	29.86	1648^th	2245	26.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.26	1442^nd	1895	23.9%
2019	27.85	1541^st	1935	20.4%
2021	51.12	855^th	2043	58.1%
2022	30.30	1572^nd	2077	24.3%
2023	20.87	1849^th	2116	12.6%
2024	16.05	1963^rd	2108	6.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ballinger J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.04	1313^th	1673	21.5%
2019	22.63	1439^th	1684	14.5%
2021	33.17	1248^th	1700	26.6%
2022	30.24	1327^th	1723	23.0%
2023	27.42	1414^th	1749	19.2%
2024	28.15	1375^th	1724	20.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ballinger J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	177	1	1	65	0	n/a	n/a	244
1990	162	1	1	58	0	n/a	n/a	222
1991	155	3	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	224
1992	171	3	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	243
1993	169	3	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	242
1994	180	4	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	266
1995	189	9	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	313
1996	189	9	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	313
1997	203	15	0	113	0	n/a	n/a	331
1998	200	14	0	106	0	n/a	n/a	320
1999	184	11	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	282
2000	166	8	0	82	0	n/a	n/a	256
2001	152	3	0	90	0	n/a	n/a	245
2002	137	8	0	98	0	n/a	n/a	243
2003	137	8	0	98	0	n/a	n/a	243
2004	136	9	0	92	0	n/a	n/a	237
2005	150	7	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	248
2006	138	5	0	93	1	n/a	n/a	237
2007	123	4	0	91	1	n/a	n/a	219
2008	116	4	0	77	1	n/a	n/a	198
2009	129	6	0	86	1	n/a	n/a	222
2010	129	8	0	104	1	n/a	n/a	242
2011	120	4	0	112	3	1	3	243
2012	111	6	0	116	1	0	1	235
2013	113	3	0	86	1	0	2	205
2014	109	2	0	74	0	0	0	185
2015	113	1	2	90	0	0	3	209
2016	116	1	3	81	1	0	4	206
2017	123	3	3	79	0	0	5	213
2018	105	3	1	95	0	0	2	206
2019	103	4	3	112	0	0	2	224
2020	95	4	2	110	0	0	2	213
2021	103	1	1	91	0	0	7	203
2022	93	5	1	95	0	0	7	201
2023	78	3	1	94	0	0	3	179
2024	72	4	1	102	0	0	1	180

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 Ballinger J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	244	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	222	19.0	11.6	n/a
1991	224	19.1	11.7	n/a
1992	243	16.7	14.5	38.7
1993	242	19.0	12.7	46.3
1994	266	18.9	14.1	34.2
1995	313	23.5	13.3	37.4
1996	313	23.5	13.3	37.4
1997	331	23.4	14.1	39.3
1998	320	24.5	13.1	40.9
1999	282	24.7	11.4	51.8
2000	256	25.6	10.0	52.7
2001	245	22.6	10.8	55.5
2002	243	22.1	11.0	50.6
2003	243	22.1	11.0	50.6
2004	237	22.1	10.7	51.5
2005	248	22.2	11.2	54.4
2006	237	23.9	9.9	50.2
2007	219	22.7	9.6	52.5
2008	198	23.0	8.6	48
2009	222	21.7	10.2	51.8
2010	242	21.8	11.0	56.6
2011	243	20.4	11.8	52.3
2012	235	20.7	11.3	58.7
2013	205	19.9	10.2	58.5
2014	185	19.5	9.4	54.1
2015	209	19.0	11.0	57.4
2016	206	20.0	10.3	51
2017	213	19.0	11.1	51.6
2018	206	18.6	11.0	54.4
2019	224	18.5	12.0	63.4
2020	213	19.0	11.1	57.3
2021	203	18.9	10.6	55.2
2022	201	18.9	10.5	66.2
2023	179	18.6	9.6	60.9
2024	180	19.8	9.0	59.4

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 Ballinger J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	244	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	222	19.0	11.6	n/a
1991	224	19.1	11.7	n/a
1992	243	16.7	14.5	38.7
1993	242	19.0	12.7	46.3
1994	266	18.9	14.1	34.2
1995	313	23.5	13.3	37.4
1996	313	23.5	13.3	37.4
1997	331	23.4	14.1	39.3
1998	320	24.5	13.1	40.9
1999	282	24.7	11.4	51.8
2000	256	25.6	10.0	52.7
2001	245	22.6	10.8	55.5
2002	243	22.1	11.0	50.6
2003	243	22.1	11.0	50.6
2004	237	22.1	10.7	51.5
2005	248	22.2	11.2	54.4
2006	237	23.9	9.9	50.2
2007	219	22.7	9.6	52.5
2008	198	23.0	8.6	48
2009	222	21.7	10.2	51.8
2010	242	21.8	11.0	56.6
2011	243	20.4	11.8	52.3
2012	235	20.7	11.3	58.7
2013	205	19.9	10.2	58.5
2014	185	19.5	9.4	54.1
2015	209	19.0	11.0	57.4
2016	206	20.0	10.3	51
2017	213	19.0	11.1	51.6
2018	206	18.6	11.0	54.4
2019	224	18.5	12.0	63.4
2020	213	19.0	11.1	57.3
2021	203	18.9	10.6	55.2
2022	201	18.9	10.5	66.2
2023	179	18.6	9.6	60.9
2024	180	19.8	9.0	59.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ballinger J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,753 (16.4%)	$8,943 (83.6%)	$10,696
2020	$712 (6.2%)	$10,815 (93.8%)	$11,527
2021	$1,691 (13.2%)	$11,094 (86.8%)	$12,785

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ballinger J H

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1621^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1786^th of 2330 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Ballinger J H)	23	27	4%
6th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	23	27	4%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger J H)	14	11	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	14	11	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Ballinger J H)	35	34	1%
7th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	35	34	1%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger J H)	26	32	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	26	32	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Ballinger J H)	46	58	12%
8th Grade Reading (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	46	58	12%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger J H)	41	40	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	41	40	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Ballinger J H)	32	25	7%
8th Grade Science (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	32	25	7%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ballinger J H)	18	5	13%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ballinger Independent School District (Isd))	18	5	13%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	224	179	20.1%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	112	94	16.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	78	24.3%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	60.9%	2.5%

Schools Near Ballinger J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ballinger J H	Public	6-8	1006 Conda Ave	Ballinger	76821	Runnels County	Ballinger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 365-3537	180	20	9.0	59.4%	72 (40.0%)	4 (2.2%)	102 (56.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	25.4	1865^th of 2361 public middle schools	21.0%		27.2	1786^th of 2330 public middle schools	23.3%	79	46.4	32.3	42.6	25.0	9.7	38.2	14.8	11.1	$12,785	$1,691	$11,094
Wall Special Programs	Public	5-7	1122 Pr 2562	Rowena	76875	Runnels County	Olfen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 442-4301	3				3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fairview Special Programs	Public	8	1122 Private Rd 2562	Rowena	76875	Runnels County	Olfen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 442-4301	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Winters J H	Public	7-8	705 Rogers St	Winters	79567	Runnels County	Winters Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 754-5518	69	7	10.5	46.4%	32 (46.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.7	1211^th of 2361 public middle schools	48.7%		46.6	1169^th of 2330 public middle schools	49.8%	42		44.7	46.0		23.7	38.9	40.5	32.4	$9,850	$734	$9,115

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