Big Sandy J H

Summary:

Big Sandy J H is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Lindale Independent School District in Texas, with a student population of 145 that is predominantly White (65.52%).

While Big Sandy J H has maintained an impressive 0% dropout rate over the past 5 years, the school's academic performance has been mixed. It performs at or above district and state averages in some subject areas, but consistently lags behind in mathematics, with only 10.81% of 7th graders and 33.33% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the latest STAAR tests. Compared to nearby schools like Lindale J H and Union Grove J H, Big Sandy J H generally performs at or below average in terms of state rankings and test scores. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

Interestingly, while Big Sandy J H has a predominantly White student population, it has a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to some of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program has been inconsistent, with the school ranking in the middle to lower range among Texas middle schools in this category. With a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (71.03%), Big Sandy J H may have opportunities to focus on strengthening its math curriculum and instructional strategies to better support student learning and prepare them for future success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 401 Wildcat Dr
       Big Sandy, TX  75755-0598


(903) 636-5287

District: Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1609th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,767 Help


Students who attend Big Sandy J H usually attend:

High:    Big Sandy High School

Feeder schools for Big Sandy J H:

Elementary:    Big Sandy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
11.7%
African American:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Compare Details Big Sandy J H ranks worse than 68.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.85. (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 Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (11.7%), African American (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Sandy J H is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Sandy J H is $10,767.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Big Sandy J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy J H 1609th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Big Sandy J H in the ranking list.)

Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd) 586th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Sandy J H

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Rank History for all students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.31 905th 1573 42.5%
2005 40.08 1086th 1582 31.4%
2006 32.05 1199th 1585 24.4%
2007 23.86 1452nd 1684 13.8%
2008 29.21 1443rd 1718 16.0%
2009 32.98 1417th 1763 19.6%
2010 41.32 1308th 1803 27.5%
2011 35.02 1525th 1895 19.5%
2012 41.13 1249th 1951 36.0%
2013 41.07 1286th 1973 34.8%
2014 52.13 999th 1987 49.7%
2015 44.82 1232nd 2043 39.7%
2016 35.53 1424th 1987 28.3%
2017 35.77 1303rd 2027 35.7%
2018 42.54 1166th 2080 43.9%
2019 45.17 1146th 2193 47.7%
2021 50.93 1002nd 2252 55.5%
2022 56.13 840th 2254 62.7%
2023 44.92 1229th 2330 47.3%
2024 33.85 1609th 2361 31.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.69 683rd 743 8.1%
2022 40.88 505th 813 37.9%
2023 33.32 582nd 817 28.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.00 1158th 1597 27.5%
2021 20.68 1683rd 1712 1.7%
2022 48.62 693rd 1757 60.6%
2023 53.07 598th 1815 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.46 1340th 2039 34.3%
2019 34.21 1476th 2073 28.8%
2021 43.69 1178th 2172 45.8%
2022 67.09 469th 2220 78.9%
2023 47.57 1123rd 2251 50.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.38 1034th 2008 48.5%
2019 45.41 1087th 2047 46.9%
2021 63.28 640th 2151 70.2%
2022 64.98 579th 2221 73.9%
2023 51.03 994th 2241 55.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 942nd 1430 34.1%
2019 42.36 1033rd 1446 28.6%
2021 61.45 677th 1501 54.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 1252nd 2008 37.6%
2019 33.95 1434th 2058 30.3%
2021 38.69 1274th 2118 39.8%
2022 55.33 734th 2182 66.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.92 1218th 2030 40.0%
2019 43.35 1104th 2069 46.6%
2021 39.68 1257th 2168 42.0%
2022 46.33 1108th 2228 50.3%
2023 36.35 1444th 2245 35.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.24 1152nd 1167 1.3%
2019 7.21 1180th 1193 1.1%
2021 34.28 825th 1213 32.0%
2022 16.85 1183rd 1251 5.4%
2023 45.42 625th 1273 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.44 892nd 1895 52.9%
2019 39.98 1152nd 1935 40.5%
2021 48.39 946th 2043 53.7%
2022 70.54 399th 2077 80.8%
2023 43.13 1180th 2116 44.2%
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Rank History for White students at Big Sandy J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.52 1101st 1673 34.2%
2019 39.86 1060th 1684 37.1%
2021 43.28 979th 1700 42.4%
2022 49.46 858th 1723 50.2%
2023 35.09 1252nd 1749 28.4%
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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 Big Sandy J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 99 21 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1996 99 21 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1997 92 20 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 115
1998 102 23 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1999 104 18 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2000 90 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2001 83 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 97
2002 133 24 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2003 133 24 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 165
2004 122 24 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 122 23 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2006 132 18 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 145 24 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 134 27 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2009 123 27 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2010 121 17 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2011 120 20 0 10 0 0 3 0 153
2012 115 19 0 15 0 0 8 0 157
2013 124 20 0 11 0 0 15 0 170
2014 123 21 0 15 0 0 14 0 173
2015 117 19 0 20 0 0 11 0 167
2016 118 21 0 18 0 0 9 0 166
2017 122 20 0 17 2 0 6 0 167
2018 123 20 0 16 1 0 8 0 168
2019 103 13 0 18 1 0 12 0 147
2020 104 15 0 13 1 0 11 0 144
2021 104 15 0 16 1 0 19 0 155
2022 95 11 0 19 1 0 17 0 143
2023 95 16 1 17 0 0 16 0 145

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 Big Sandy J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 123 9.7 12.7 36.6
1996 123 9.7 12.7 36.6
1997 115 9.3 12.4 41.7
1998 131 11.0 11.9 33.6
1999 127 10.0 12.7 44.9
2000 108 9.3 11.6 47.2
2001 97 7.5 12.9 43.3
2002 165 12.0 13.8 43.6
2003 165 12.0 13.8 43.6
2004 150 10.8 13.9 48.7
2005 153 11.4 13.4 60.1
2006 156 12.6 12.4 55.8
2007 176 12.9 13.6 48.3
2008 166 12.7 13.1 50.6
2009 159 13.1 12.1 58.5
2010 147 12.0 12.2 59.2
2011 153 11.8 12.9 68.6
2012 157 13.5 11.5 74.5
2013 170 13.8 12.3 62.9
2014 173 14.8 11.6 67.1
2015 167 13.0 12.8 58.1
2016 166 12.0 13.8 60.8
2017 167 14.3 11.6 66.5
2018 168 14.8 11.2 63.1
2019 147 12.6 11.6 64.6
2020 144 14.6 9.8 59.7
2021 155 13.1 11.8 66.5
2022 143 12.2 11.6 71.3
2023 145 13.4 10.7 71

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 Big Sandy J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 123 9.7 12.7 36.6
1996 123 9.7 12.7 36.6
1997 115 9.3 12.4 41.7
1998 131 11.0 11.9 33.6
1999 127 10.0 12.7 44.9
2000 108 9.3 11.6 47.2
2001 97 7.5 12.9 43.3
2002 165 12.0 13.8 43.6
2003 165 12.0 13.8 43.6
2004 150 10.8 13.9 48.7
2005 153 11.4 13.4 60.1
2006 156 12.6 12.4 55.8
2007 176 12.9 13.6 48.3
2008 166 12.7 13.1 50.6
2009 159 13.1 12.1 58.5
2010 147 12.0 12.2 59.2
2011 153 11.8 12.9 68.6
2012 157 13.5 11.5 74.5
2013 170 13.8 12.3 62.9
2014 173 14.8 11.6 67.1
2015 167 13.0 12.8 58.1
2016 166 12.0 13.8 60.8
2017 167 14.3 11.6 66.5
2018 168 14.8 11.2 63.1
2019 147 12.6 11.6 64.6
2020 144 14.6 9.8 59.7
2021 155 13.1 11.8 66.5
2022 143 12.2 11.6 71.3
2023 145 13.4 10.7 71

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 Big Sandy J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,393 (19.7%) $13,865 (80.3%) $17,258
2020 $2,258 (13.0%) $15,099 (87.0%) $17,357
2021 $1,144 (10.6%) $9,623 (89.4%) $10,767

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Sandy 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 1146th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1229th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Big Sandy J H)3337
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy J H)5020
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))5020
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Big Sandy J H)4844
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))4844
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy J H)5147
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))5147
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Big Sandy J H)3874
 36%
   8th Grade Reading (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))3874
 36%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy J H)5333
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))5333
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Big Sandy J H)3337
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Big Sandy J H)628
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Big Sandy Independent School District (Isd))628
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students147145
 1.4%
African American1316
 23.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic1817
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White10395
 7.8%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%71%
 6.4%


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Students at Big Sandy J H are 66% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races.

Big Sandy J H ranks 1609th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Big Sandy J H.

Students who attend Big Sandy J H usually go on to attend Big Sandy High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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