Ennis J H

Summary:

Ennis J H is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Ennis Independent School District in Ennis, Texas, with an enrollment of 886 students. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 54.85% Hispanic, 27.88% White, and 13.54% African American students. Ennis J H has been rated 2-3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating average to below-average performance compared to other Texas middle schools.

Ennis J H faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates well below the state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its Gifted and Talented students performing relatively well, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools, while its African American, English Language Learner, and At-Risk students struggle, ranking in the bottom 25-50% of schools. Interestingly, Ennis J H's dropout rates are relatively low, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4% over the past several years, which is better than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Palmer Middle and Rice Intermediate/Middle School, Ennis J H's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, better subgroup performance, and higher overall rankings. The significant performance gaps between Ennis J H's racial subgroups, particularly the lower performance of African American and Hispanic students compared to their White peers, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities. Additionally, with a high percentage of students (69.41%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's performance, particularly among its low-income students, indicates the need for additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by this population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 3101 Ensign Rd
       Ennis, TX  75119


(972) 872-3850

District: Ennis Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1494th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,215 Help


Students who attend Ennis J H usually attend:

High:    Ennis High School

Feeder schools for Ennis J H:

Elementary:    Austin Elementary
    Bowie Elementary
    David S Crockett Early Childhood Center
    Dorie Miller Intermediate
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  891

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.5%
White:
25.7%
African American:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Compare Details Ennis J H ranks worse than 63.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.11. (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 Ennis J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.5%), White (25.7%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ennis J H is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ennis J H is $9,215.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ennis J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Ennis J H 1494th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Ennis J H in the ranking list.)

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Ennis Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ennis Independent School District (Isd) 559th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ennis J H

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Rank History for all students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.49 924th 1573 41.3%
2005 55.03 761st 1582 51.9%
2006 57.83 725th 1585 54.3%
2007 57.12 788th 1684 53.2%
2008 56.94 799th 1718 53.5%
2009 48.80 1059th 1763 39.9%
2010 52.90 977th 1803 45.8%
2011 53.71 1016th 1895 46.4%
2012 43.49 1200th 1951 38.5%
2013 56.09 886th 1973 55.1%
2014 55.95 893rd 1987 55.1%
2015 60.52 798th 2043 60.9%
2016 64.27 708th 1987 64.4%
2017 52.12 832nd 2027 59.0%
2018 45.34 1072nd 2080 48.5%
2019 44.26 1168th 2193 46.7%
2021 51.78 977th 2252 56.6%
2022 40.75 1306th 2254 42.1%
2023 49.43 1075th 2330 53.9%
2024 37.11 1494th 2361 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 370th 720 48.6%
2019 42.24 441st 753 41.4%
2021 11.30 713th 743 4.0%
2022 46.69 431st 813 47.0%
2023 17.52 739th 817 9.5%
2024 26.13 655th 812 19.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.88 1345th 1376 2.3%
2019 28.23 1164th 1445 19.4%
2021 23.04 1468th 1592 7.8%
2022 18.58 1547th 1643 5.8%
2023 31.68 1246th 1720 27.6%
2024 25.32 1457th 1760 17.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.79 1208th 1597 24.4%
2019 28.62 1298th 1626 20.2%
2021 41.78 857th 1712 49.9%
2022 27.10 1475th 1757 16.1%
2023 41.95 939th 1815 48.3%
2024 45.36 967th 1881 48.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.22 1066th 2039 47.7%
2019 48.51 999th 2073 51.8%
2021 54.94 801st 2172 63.1%
2022 56.11 785th 2220 64.6%
2023 50.01 1033rd 2251 54.1%
2024 37.35 1426th 2224 35.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.71 1091st 2008 45.7%
2019 44.15 1117th 2047 45.4%
2021 55.93 828th 2151 61.5%
2022 43.26 1206th 2221 45.7%
2023 48.45 1072nd 2241 52.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.68 709th 1430 50.4%
2019 65.26 543rd 1446 62.4%
2021 66.02 575th 1501 61.7%
2022 52.67 867th 1488 41.7%
2023 71.44 371st 1481 74.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.93 1697th 2008 15.5%
2019 30.57 1576th 2058 23.4%
2021 34.99 1434th 2118 32.3%
2022 25.08 1861st 2182 14.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.65 1050th 2030 48.3%
2019 42.90 1122nd 2069 45.8%
2021 47.33 1056th 2168 51.3%
2022 36.60 1424th 2228 36.1%
2023 49.58 1045th 2245 53.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.75 871st 1167 25.4%
2019 34.49 788th 1193 33.9%
2021 37.71 746th 1213 38.5%
2022 22.07 1101st 1251 12.0%
2023 42.56 672nd 1273 47.2%
2024 31.44 926th 1271 27.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 927th 1895 51.1%
2019 44.42 1025th 1935 47.0%
2021 58.40 661st 2043 67.6%
2022 43.52 1113th 2077 46.4%
2023 53.20 858th 2116 59.5%
2024 37.52 1336th 2108 36.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ennis J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.91 759th 1673 54.6%
2019 47.36 856th 1684 49.2%
2021 53.37 729th 1700 57.1%
2022 48.34 882nd 1723 48.8%
2023 56.57 710th 1749 59.4%
2024 42.68 1019th 1724 40.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ennis J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 528 177 3 173 n/a n/a n/a 0 881
1989 535 189 2 185 0 n/a n/a 0 911
1990 556 175 3 212 0 n/a n/a 0 946
1991 534 190 2 255 0 n/a n/a 0 981
1992 547 185 3 272 1 n/a n/a 0 1008
1993 531 193 2 283 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1994 531 185 2 304 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
1995 525 164 4 332 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
1996 525 164 4 332 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
1997 560 172 3 334 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
1998 372 127 2 235 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1999 374 125 0 280 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2000 349 134 0 294 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2001 346 143 0 314 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2002 382 131 1 329 1 n/a n/a 0 844
2003 382 131 1 329 1 n/a n/a 0 844
2004 397 128 2 317 0 n/a n/a 0 844
2005 364 117 1 318 2 n/a n/a 0 802
2006 367 125 0 307 1 n/a n/a 0 800
2007 340 119 3 330 2 n/a n/a 0 794
2008 343 102 4 367 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2009 359 109 3 375 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2010 328 115 4 402 2 n/a n/a 0 851
2011 306 109 1 400 0 2 21 0 839
2012 286 113 3 405 3 0 9 0 819
2013 276 112 1 442 1 1 9 0 842
2014 258 100 2 468 1 2 6 0 837
2015 267 93 4 455 2 2 5 0 828
2016 299 96 3 483 0 2 4 0 887
2017 255 101 2 488 2 2 8 0 858
2018 239 100 2 495 2 3 18 0 859
2019 243 105 4 507 0 4 14 0 877
2020 239 108 2 534 1 2 13 0 899
2021 242 122 3 526 1 2 13 0 909
2022 241 127 3 485 0 1 11 0 868
2023 247 120 3 486 2 5 23 0 886
2024 229 119 4 503 2 5 29 0 891

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 Ennis J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 881 52.0 16.9 n/a
1989 911 n/a n/a n/a
1990 946 51.0 18.5 n/a
1991 981 51.1 19.1 n/a
1992 1008 55.8 18.0 36.5
1993 1009 57.0 17.7 40.6
1994 1023 61.0 16.8 39.8
1995 1026 62.6 16.4 36.4
1996 1026 62.6 16.4 36.4
1997 1070 65.7 16.3 32.8
1998 736 50.1 14.7 33.7
1999 779 52.4 14.9 40.7
2000 777 53.2 14.6 45.3
2001 803 52.2 15.4 47.4
2002 844 51.5 16.4 51.7
2003 844 51.5 16.4 51.7
2004 844 51.7 16.3 51.2
2005 802 52.7 15.2 57.4
2006 800 56.8 14.1 53
2007 794 58.2 13.6 53.3
2008 816 56.2 14.5 54.5
2009 846 55.0 15.4 54.1
2010 851 53.9 15.7 57.3
2011 839 53.9 15.5 63.6
2012 819 57.4 14.2 61.3
2013 842 57.4 14.6 65.9
2014 837 56.7 14.7 69.7
2015 828 53.0 15.6 67.4
2016 887 52.0 17.0 65.5
2017 858 56.1 15.2 67
2018 859 49.8 17.2 69.6
2019 877 49.7 17.6 72.1
2020 899 51.8 17.3 68.5
2021 909 56.0 16.2 60.7
2022 868 61.0 14.2 99.7
2023 886 59.6 14.8 69.4
2024 891 60.5 14.7 71.5

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 Ennis J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 881 52.0 16.9 n/a
1989 911 n/a n/a n/a
1990 946 51.0 18.5 n/a
1991 981 51.1 19.1 n/a
1992 1008 55.8 18.0 36.5
1993 1009 57.0 17.7 40.6
1994 1023 61.0 16.8 39.8
1995 1026 62.6 16.4 36.4
1996 1026 62.6 16.4 36.4
1997 1070 65.7 16.3 32.8
1998 736 50.1 14.7 33.7
1999 779 52.4 14.9 40.7
2000 777 53.2 14.6 45.3
2001 803 52.2 15.4 47.4
2002 844 51.5 16.4 51.7
2003 844 51.5 16.4 51.7
2004 844 51.7 16.3 51.2
2005 802 52.7 15.2 57.4
2006 800 56.8 14.1 53
2007 794 58.2 13.6 53.3
2008 816 56.2 14.5 54.5
2009 846 55.0 15.4 54.1
2010 851 53.9 15.7 57.3
2011 839 53.9 15.5 63.6
2012 819 57.4 14.2 61.3
2013 842 57.4 14.6 65.9
2014 837 56.7 14.7 69.7
2015 828 53.0 15.6 67.4
2016 887 52.0 17.0 65.5
2017 858 56.1 15.2 67
2018 859 49.8 17.2 69.6
2019 877 49.7 17.6 72.1
2020 899 51.8 17.3 68.5
2021 909 56.0 16.2 60.7
2022 868 61.0 14.2 99.7
2023 886 59.6 14.8 69.4
2024 891 60.5 14.7 71.5

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 Ennis J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $920 (11.1%) $7,374 (88.9%) $8,295
2020 $896 (10.4%) $7,726 (89.6%) $8,622
2021 $1,050 (11.4%) $8,166 (88.6%) $9,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ennis J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1168th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1075th of 2330 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Ennis J H)3649
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))3649
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ennis J H)4039
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))4039
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Ennis J H)5056
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))5056
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ennis J H)5438
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))5438
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Ennis J H)4241
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))4241
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ennis J H)3727
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))3727
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ennis J H)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ennis Independent School District (Isd))5634
 22%
   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 Students877886
 1%
African American105120
 14.3%
American Indian02
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic507486
 4.1%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White243247
 1.6%
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.1%69.4%
 2.7%


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Ennis J H ranks 1494th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Ennis J H are 56% Hispanic, 26% White, 13% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 891 students attended Ennis J H.


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