Is William G Gravitt J H a good school?

William G Gravitt J H ranks 1690 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend William G Gravitt J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended William G Gravitt J H.

What is the racial makeup of William G Gravitt J H?

Students at William G Gravitt J H are 85% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of William G Gravitt J H attend?

Students who attend William G Gravitt J H usually go on to attend Denver City High School

William G Gravitt J H

Summary:

William G Gravitt J H is a public middle school in Denver City, Texas, serving 364 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Denver City Independent School District, which is ranked 617 out of 968 school districts in the state.

While William G Gravitt J H has maintained a 0% dropout rate, the school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on STAAR tests across various subjects and grade levels. This is particularly concerning given the school's significantly higher Hispanic student population (84.89%) compared to nearby Seminole J H (54.07%) and Plains Middle schools. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and Gifted and Talented students performing better than their peers, including those in Special Education, English Language Learners, and Low Socioeconomic Status groups.

William G Gravitt J H has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 533 out of 2,043 Texas middle schools in 2014-2015 to 1,690 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. This trend, coupled with the school's high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps and improve the overall academic performance of the school.

Detail:

Public 6-8

419 Mustang Ave
Denver City, TX 79323-2798

(806) 592-5940

District: Denver City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1690^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,301

Students who attend William G Gravitt J H usually attend:

High:

Denver City High School

Feeder schools for William G Gravitt J H:

Elementary:	Dodson Pri
	Kelley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.9%

White:

12.4%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William G Gravitt J H ranks worse than 71.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.27. (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 (84.9%), White (12.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William G Gravitt J H is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare William G Gravitt J H employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William G Gravitt J H is $10,301.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William G Gravitt J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks William G Gravitt J H 1690^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See William G Gravitt J H in the ranking list.)

Denver City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denver City Independent School District (Isd) 617^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.70	181^st	1573	88.5%
2005	84.39	96^th	1582	93.9%
2006	85.84	74^th	1585	95.3%
2007	77.30	230^th	1684	86.3%
2008	73.76	310^th	1718	82.0%
2009	71.15	390^th	1763	77.9%
2010	70.53	384^th	1803	78.7%
2011	67.17	519^th	1895	72.6%
2012	73.00	424^th	1951	78.3%
2013	70.97	470^th	1973	76.2%
2014	69.89	530^th	1987	73.3%
2015	70.18	533^rd	2043	73.9%
2016	59.43	842^nd	1987	57.6%
2017	51.23	853^rd	2027	57.9%
2018	36.28	1345^th	2080	35.3%
2019	44.74	1161^st	2193	47.1%
2021	39.09	1319^th	2252	41.4%
2022	49.27	1036^th	2254	54.0%
2023	27.39	1781^st	2330	23.6%
2024	31.27	1690^th	2361	28.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.68	1328^th	1376	3.5%
2019	27.58	1184^th	1445	18.1%
2021	34.95	1072^nd	1592	32.7%
2022	51.43	603^rd	1643	63.3%
2023	36.04	1118^th	1720	35.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.20	999^th	1597	37.4%
2019	30.68	1227^th	1626	24.5%
2021	28.57	1380^th	1712	19.4%
2022	30.52	1344^th	1757	23.5%
2023	17.52	1761^st	1815	3.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.56	1188^th	2039	41.7%
2019	52.38	853^rd	2073	58.9%
2021	42.74	1212^th	2172	44.2%
2022	47.53	1065^th	2220	52.0%
2023	28.59	1751^st	2251	22.2%

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Rank History for Female students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.04	1375^th	2008	31.5%
2019	43.25	1143^rd	2047	44.2%
2021	40.28	1257^th	2151	41.6%
2022	50.18	1005^th	2221	54.8%
2023	26.67	1775^th	2241	20.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.10	668^th	1430	53.3%
2019	53.28	846^th	1446	41.5%
2021	62.15	661^st	1501	56.0%
2022	54.81	822^nd	1488	44.8%
2023	51.00	926^th	1481	37.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.49	1560^th	2008	22.3%
2019	39.79	1211^th	2058	41.2%
2021	36.14	1376^th	2118	35.0%
2022	48.29	944^th	2182	56.7%

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Rank History for Male students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.16	1279^th	2030	37.0%
2019	45.48	1034^th	2069	50.0%
2021	38.17	1298^th	2168	40.1%
2022	47.95	1057^th	2228	52.6%
2023	28.73	1683^rd	2245	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.88	1209^th	1895	36.2%
2019	48.39	918^th	1935	52.6%
2021	43.73	1092^nd	2043	46.5%
2022	51.93	866^th	2077	58.3%
2023	29.20	1610^th	2116	23.9%

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Rank History for White students at William G Gravitt J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.83	926^th	1673	44.7%
2019	41.92	1006^th	1684	40.3%
2021	43.16	984^th	1700	42.1%
2022	71.22	386^th	1723	77.6%
2023	49.02	893^rd	1749	48.9%

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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 William G Gravitt J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	172	8	1	143	1	n/a	n/a	325
1990	158	4	3	139	1	n/a	n/a	305
1991	152	1	2	128	0	n/a	n/a	283
1992	173	1	0	132	0	n/a	n/a	306
1993	154	6	0	136	0	n/a	n/a	296
1994	152	11	0	123	1	n/a	n/a	287
1995	146	9	0	148	0	n/a	n/a	303
1996	146	9	0	148	0	n/a	n/a	303
1997	129	9	0	159	0	n/a	n/a	297
1998	103	5	0	154	0	n/a	n/a	262
1999	90	4	0	145	0	n/a	n/a	239
2000	92	6	0	154	1	n/a	n/a	253
2001	87	6	0	120	1	n/a	n/a	214
2002	65	1	0	127	1	n/a	n/a	194
2003	65	1	0	127	1	n/a	n/a	194
2004	89	2	2	159	1	n/a	n/a	253
2005	101	2	2	173	0	n/a	n/a	278
2006	99	4	1	187	0	n/a	n/a	291
2007	99	4	0	203	0	n/a	n/a	306
2008	104	4	0	205	0	n/a	n/a	313
2009	86	3	0	191	1	n/a	n/a	281
2010	77	1	0	208	1	n/a	n/a	287
2011	70	0	0	225	1	0	2	298
2012	89	1	0	278	1	0	3	372
2013	82	0	1	312	2	0	1	398
2014	80	0	0	292	1	0	0	373
2015	73	0	0	284	3	0	1	361
2016	68	2	0	279	2	0	3	354
2017	59	3	1	312	2	0	5	382
2018	53	3	1	306	0	0	3	366
2019	62	3	5	317	1	0	3	391
2020	61	2	4	323	0	0	3	393
2021	58	2	4	332	0	0	4	400
2022	49	3	2	339	0	0	4	397
2023	45	2	2	309	0	0	6	364

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 William G Gravitt J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	305	26.0	11.7	n/a
1991	283	26.0	10.8	n/a
1992	306	23.7	12.9	28.8
1993	296	25.0	11.8	40.5
1994	287	22.5	12.8	34.1
1995	303	21.2	14.3	38.9
1996	303	21.2	14.3	38.9
1997	297	21.7	13.7	41.8
1998	262	23.2	11.3	44.3
1999	239	21.4	11.2	55.2
2000	253	21.5	11.8	55.7
2001	214	18.5	11.6	52.8
2002	194	17.9	10.8	59.3
2003	194	17.9	10.8	59.3
2004	253	20.0	12.7	56.5
2005	278	20.5	13.6	59
2006	291	21.6	13.5	57
2007	306	23.0	13.3	58.2
2008	313	23.7	13.2	55.9
2009	281	24.1	11.7	52
2010	287	25.8	11.1	59.9
2011	298	26.0	11.4	58.4
2012	372	28.1	13.1	56.7
2013	398	29.1	13.6	53.5
2014	373	29.0	12.8	50.1
2015	361	29.0	12.4	48.2
2016	354	28.0	12.6	54.5
2017	382	27.1	14.0	56.3
2018	366	26.2	13.9	55.7
2019	391	25.5	15.3	52.4
2020	393	26.4	14.8	58.8
2021	400	26.5	15.0	62.5
2022	397	28.4	13.9	69.5
2023	364	27.7	13.1	63.2

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 William G Gravitt J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	325	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	305	26.0	11.7	n/a
1991	283	26.0	10.8	n/a
1992	306	23.7	12.9	28.8
1993	296	25.0	11.8	40.5
1994	287	22.5	12.8	34.1
1995	303	21.2	14.3	38.9
1996	303	21.2	14.3	38.9
1997	297	21.7	13.7	41.8
1998	262	23.2	11.3	44.3
1999	239	21.4	11.2	55.2
2000	253	21.5	11.8	55.7
2001	214	18.5	11.6	52.8
2002	194	17.9	10.8	59.3
2003	194	17.9	10.8	59.3
2004	253	20.0	12.7	56.5
2005	278	20.5	13.6	59
2006	291	21.6	13.5	57
2007	306	23.0	13.3	58.2
2008	313	23.7	13.2	55.9
2009	281	24.1	11.7	52
2010	287	25.8	11.1	59.9
2011	298	26.0	11.4	58.4
2012	372	28.1	13.1	56.7
2013	398	29.1	13.6	53.5
2014	373	29.0	12.8	50.1
2015	361	29.0	12.4	48.2
2016	354	28.0	12.6	54.5
2017	382	27.1	14.0	56.3
2018	366	26.2	13.9	55.7
2019	391	25.5	15.3	52.4
2020	393	26.4	14.8	58.8
2021	400	26.5	15.0	62.5
2022	397	28.4	13.9	69.5
2023	364	27.7	13.1	63.2

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 William G Gravitt J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$749 (7.9%)	$8,700 (92.1%)	$9,450
2020	$629 (6.7%)	$8,813 (93.3%)	$9,442
2021	$1,348 (13.1%)	$8,953 (86.9%)	$10,301

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William G Gravitt J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1161^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1781^st of 2330 Middle schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (William G Gravitt J H)	28	35	7%
6th Grade Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	28	35	7%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (William G Gravitt J H)	34	30	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	34	30	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (William G Gravitt J H)	42	31	11%
7th Grade Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	42	31	11%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (William G Gravitt J H)	30	30
7th Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	30	30
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (William G Gravitt J H)	52	41	11%
8th Grade Reading (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	52	41	11%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (William G Gravitt J H)	71	34	37%
8th Grade Mathematics (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	71	34	37%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (William G Gravitt J H)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Science (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	41	26	15%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (William G Gravitt J H)	29	15	14%
8th Grade Social Studies (Denver City Independent School District (Isd))	29	15	14%
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	391	364	6.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	317	309	2.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	62	45	27.4%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.4%	63.2%	10.8%

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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
William G Gravitt J H	Public	6-8	419 Mustang Ave	Denver City	79323	Yoakum County	Denver City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 592-5940	364	28	13.1	63.2%	45 (12.4%)	2 (0.5%)	309 (84.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	31.3	1690^th of 2361 public middle schools	28.4%		27.4	1781^st of 2330 public middle schools	23.6%	91	40.6	42.7	46.3	18.0	29.1	31.4	30.6	9.9	$10,301	$1,348	$8,953
Plains Middle	Public	6-8	811 Cowboy Way	Plains	79355	Yoakum County	Plains Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 456-7490	96	9	10.9	68.8%	24 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	32.9	1637^th of 2361 public middle schools	30.7%		32.4	1648^th of 2330 public middle schools	29.3%	11	50.0	39.4	18.2	40.6	36.4	38.2	17.7	5.9	$12,795	$323	$12,472
Seminole J H	Public	6-8	600 N W Ave J	Seminole	79360	Gaines County	Seminole Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 758-9431	675	49	13.6	55.3%	300 (44.4%)	3 (0.4%)	365 (54.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	47.7	1141^st of 2361 public middle schools	51.7%		58.8	817^th of 2330 public middle schools	64.9%	324	46.3	44.1	45.0	39.7	36.2	47.7	44.0	21.1	$11,125	$1,233	$9,892

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