1. Home
  2. Texas
  3. Friona
  4. Friona Independent School District (Isd)
  5. Friona J H

Friona J H

Summary:

Friona J H is a public middle school in Friona, Texas, serving 226 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Friona Independent School District, which is ranked 786 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Friona J H faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, significant racial disparities in student achievement, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state average, with the exception of its performance on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, which is higher than the state average. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and special education students performing better than the overall school performance, while Hispanic, English Language Learners, and economically disadvantaged students perform below the school's average.

Interestingly, Friona J H's declining performance is not unique to the school. A nearby middle school, Bovina Middle, which is part of the Bovina Independent School District, also serves a predominantly Hispanic student population and has a similar low-performing profile. Both schools have significantly lower academic performance compared to the state averages, particularly in mathematics and science. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Friona J H (around 64%) may be a contributing factor to the school's overall lower academic performance, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and additional support to address the unique needs of this student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1001 Euclid
       Friona, TX  79035-1416

(806) 250-2788

District: Friona Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1561st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,612 Help


Students who attend Friona J H usually attend:

High:    Friona High School

Feeder schools for Friona J H:

Elementary:    Friona Elementary
    Friona Pri

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.3%
White:
9.3%
Asian:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


 See top rated Texas middle schools

 Compare Friona J H to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Friona J H ranks worse than 66.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.32. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.3%), White (9.3%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friona J H is 9.6. (See more...)
Help
Compare Friona J H employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friona J H is $11,612.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Friona J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Friona J H 1561st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Friona J H in the ranking list.)

Friona Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Friona Independent School District (Isd) 786th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Friona J H?

Rank History for Friona J H

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.94 765th 1573 51.4%
2005 59.37 665th 1582 58.0%
2006 63.22 593rd 1585 62.6%
2007 59.03 733rd 1684 56.5%
2008 58.66 757th 1718 55.9%
2009 50.56 1016th 1763 42.4%
2010 52.19 1005th 1803 44.3%
2011 51.59 1085th 1895 42.7%
2012 38.37 1312th 1951 32.8%
2013 32.89 1491st 1973 24.4%
2014 34.03 1437th 1987 27.7%
2015 30.51 1565th 2043 23.4%
2016 35.93 1411th 1987 29.0%
2017 41.61 1138th 2027 43.9%
2018 42.82 1149th 2080 44.8%
2019 49.11 1023rd 2193 53.4%
2021 42.50 1235th 2252 45.2%
2022 41.46 1273rd 2254 43.5%
2023 37.26 1484th 2330 36.3%
2024 35.32 1561st 2361 33.9%
See the entire list of Texas Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 1231st 1376 10.5%
2019 24.76 1264th 1445 12.5%
2021 36.69 1016th 1592 36.2%
2022 37.12 1039th 1643 36.8%
2023 38.81 1034th 1720 39.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.55 1406th 1597 12.0%
2019 34.56 1095th 1626 32.7%
2021 38.73 968th 1712 43.5%
2022 66.66 289th 1757 83.6%
2023 55.45 534th 1815 70.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 1041st 2039 48.9%
2019 55.16 755th 2073 63.6%
2021 55.22 794th 2172 63.4%
2022 42.41 1252nd 2220 43.6%
2023 42.18 1300th 2251 42.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.15 53rd 125 57.6%
2019 43.54 69th 108 36.1%
2021 78.55 5th 68 92.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Migrant Students!

Rank History for Female students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.53 1202nd 2008 40.1%
2019 54.08 831st 2047 59.4%
2021 43.09 1180th 2151 45.1%
2022 36.15 1438th 2221 35.3%
2023 34.97 1522nd 2241 32.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.57 1074th 1430 24.9%
2023 63.49 628th 1481 57.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.04 1328th 2008 33.9%
2019 48.29 909th 2058 55.8%
2021 44.14 1067th 2118 49.6%
2022 36.63 1430th 2182 34.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.52 1030th 2030 49.3%
2019 44.69 1068th 2069 48.4%
2021 43.50 1157th 2168 46.6%
2022 45.03 1145th 2228 48.6%
2023 38.68 1374th 2245 38.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.33 1050th 1895 44.6%
2019 52.98 781st 1935 59.6%
2021 48.56 942nd 2043 53.9%
2022 43.17 1127th 2077 45.7%
2023 40.15 1288th 2116 39.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Friona J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.29 244th 1673 85.4%
2019 62.14 559th 1684 66.8%
2021 52.25 748th 1700 56.0%
2022 65.39 480th 1723 72.1%
2023 60.54 624th 1749 64.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Friona J H Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Texas Education Agency

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Friona J H.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Friona J H, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Friona J H

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 9 2 150 n/a n/a n/a 0 290
1989 134 5 1 141 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1990 117 4 0 146 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 112 3 0 155 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 104 4 0 176 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 111 4 0 186 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 115 5 1 190 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1995 99 8 2 190 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1996 99 8 2 190 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1997 96 9 1 182 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1998 99 7 0 172 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1999 88 6 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 81 4 1 189 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 80 3 3 181 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 82 2 2 196 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 82 2 2 196 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 67 3 1 217 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 57 1 1 209 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 66 1 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 59 1 1 191 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2008 60 1 1 207 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2009 68 1 2 217 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 62 3 1 201 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 53 3 1 204 1 0 1 0 263
2012 41 3 1 218 2 0 4 0 269
2013 42 2 0 214 0 0 3 0 261
2014 32 0 0 228 0 0 2 0 262
2015 22 1 0 222 0 0 0 0 245
2016 19 2 1 222 0 0 0 0 244
2017 20 2 1 197 1 0 0 0 221
2018 29 2 2 189 1 0 0 0 223
2019 30 1 0 186 0 0 0 0 217
2020 29 1 0 201 0 0 2 0 233
2021 22 1 0 217 0 0 2 0 242
2022 26 0 0 202 0 0 1 0 229
2023 21 0 1 204 0 0 0 0 226

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 Friona J H

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 20.0 14.5 n/a
1989 281 n/a n/a n/a
1990 268 22.0 12.1 n/a
1991 271 21.7 12.4 n/a
1992 284 20.7 13.7 51.1
1993 301 21.0 14.3 62.5
1994 312 21.8 14.3 51.6
1995 299 24.1 12.4 51.8
1996 299 24.1 12.4 51.8
1997 288 24.4 11.8 44.8
1998 278 23.9 11.6 50.7
1999 286 25.1 11.4 69.6
2000 275 25.5 10.8 67.3
2001 268 25.3 10.6 67.2
2002 282 26.5 10.6 66
2003 282 26.5 10.6 66
2004 288 26.5 10.9 70.1
2005 268 26.6 10.1 82.5
2006 259 26.8 9.7 79.5
2007 252 28.1 9.0 73
2008 269 26.8 10.0 71
2009 288 25.8 11.1 62.8
2010 268 24.7 10.8 0
2011 263 27.4 9.5 0
2012 269 26.5 10.1 0
2013 261 26.7 9.7 78.2
2014 262 26.2 9.9 83.6
2015 245 27.0 9.0 78
2016 244 27.0 9.0 78.7
2017 221 26.4 8.3 79.2
2018 223 25.4 8.7 74
2019 217 25.0 8.6 69.6
2020 233 25.1 9.2 70.4
2021 242 23.5 10.2 67.8
2022 229 23.5 9.7 69.9
2023 226 23.3 9.6 63.7

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 Friona J H

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 20.0 14.5 n/a
1989 281 n/a n/a n/a
1990 268 22.0 12.1 n/a
1991 271 21.7 12.4 n/a
1992 284 20.7 13.7 51.1
1993 301 21.0 14.3 62.5
1994 312 21.8 14.3 51.6
1995 299 24.1 12.4 51.8
1996 299 24.1 12.4 51.8
1997 288 24.4 11.8 44.8
1998 278 23.9 11.6 50.7
1999 286 25.1 11.4 69.6
2000 275 25.5 10.8 67.3
2001 268 25.3 10.6 67.2
2002 282 26.5 10.6 66
2003 282 26.5 10.6 66
2004 288 26.5 10.9 70.1
2005 268 26.6 10.1 82.5
2006 259 26.8 9.7 79.5
2007 252 28.1 9.0 73
2008 269 26.8 10.0 71
2009 288 25.8 11.1 62.8
2010 268 24.7 10.8 0
2011 263 27.4 9.5 0
2012 269 26.5 10.1 0
2013 261 26.7 9.7 78.2
2014 262 26.2 9.9 83.6
2015 245 27.0 9.0 78
2016 244 27.0 9.0 78.7
2017 221 26.4 8.3 79.2
2018 223 25.4 8.7 74
2019 217 25.0 8.6 69.6
2020 233 25.1 9.2 70.4
2021 242 23.5 10.2 67.8
2022 229 23.5 9.7 69.9
2023 226 23.3 9.6 63.7

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 Friona J H

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (6.0%) $11,430 (94.0%) $12,163
2020 $795 (6.7%) $11,149 (93.3%) $11,944
2021 $952 (8.2%) $10,659 (91.8%) $11,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Friona 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 1023rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1484th of 2330 Middle schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Friona J H)2756
 29%
   6th Grade Reading (Friona Independent School District (Isd))2756
 29%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Friona J H)4827
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Friona Independent School District (Isd))4827
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Friona J H)5148
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Friona Independent School District (Isd))5148
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Friona J H)5527
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Friona Independent School District (Isd))5527
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Friona J H)4643
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Friona Independent School District (Isd))4643
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Friona J H)5320
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Friona Independent School District (Isd))5320
 33%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Friona J H)3433
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Friona Independent School District (Isd))3433
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Friona J H)2527
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Friona Independent School District (Isd))2527
 2%
   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 Students217226
 4.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic186204
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3021
 30%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%63.7%
 5.9%

Schools Near Friona J H








Frequently Asked Questions about Friona J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Friona J H.

Students at Friona J H are 90% Hispanic, 9% White.

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

Friona J H ranks 1561st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


Rate Friona J H!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Friona, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Friona J H!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 93 milliseconds.