Gainesville J H

Summary:

Gainesville J H is a public middle school in Gainesville, Texas, serving 426 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Gainesville Independent School District, which is ranked 871 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gainesville J H consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,384 and 2,032 out of over 2,300 schools in recent years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels, particularly in STAAR Social Studies, where only 9.91% of 8th graders were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 30.55%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Gainesville J H ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools for White, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, but in the top 50% for African American and English Language Learner students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sanger Middle and Whitesboro Middle, which are both ranked in the top 50% of Texas middle schools, Gainesville J H performs significantly worse. However, the school does outperform some nearby schools, such as Valley View Middle, which is ranked in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Gainesville J H, with over 70% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic underperformance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1201 Lindsay St
       Gainesville, TX  76240-5621


(940) 665-4062

District: Gainesville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2032nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,221 Help


Students who attend Gainesville J H usually attend:

High:    Gainesville High School

Feeder schools for Gainesville J H:

Elementary:    Edison Elementary
    W E Chalmers Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.3%
White:
25.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details Gainesville J H ranks worse than 86.1% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.87. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.3%), White (25.8%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gainesville J H is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gainesville J H is $10,221.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gainesville J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Gainesville J H 2032nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Gainesville J H in the ranking list.)

Gainesville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesville Independent School District (Isd) 871st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gainesville J H

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Rank History for all students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.56 1004th 1573 36.2%
2005 46.05 968th 1582 38.8%
2006 46.32 975th 1585 38.5%
2007 39.23 1199th 1684 28.8%
2008 28.75 1450th 1718 15.6%
2009 29.71 1472nd 1763 16.5%
2010 27.53 1562nd 1803 13.4%
2011 44.76 1279th 1895 32.5%
2012 35.23 1402nd 1951 28.1%
2013 22.74 1675th 1973 15.1%
2014 22.22 1680th 1987 15.5%
2015 16.01 1840th 2043 9.9%
2016 16.56 1798th 1987 9.5%
2017 28.49 1516th 2027 25.2%
2018 29.90 1522nd 2080 26.8%
2019 29.91 1609th 2193 26.6%
2021 36.84 1384th 2252 38.5%
2022 34.54 1488th 2254 34.0%
2023 19.41 2006th 2330 13.9%
2024 19.87 2032nd 2361 13.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 496th 720 31.1%
2019 23.12 638th 753 15.3%
2021 33.73 515th 743 30.7%
2022 32.19 591st 813 27.3%
2023 16.09 749th 817 8.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.33 1283rd 1376 6.8%
2019 24.01 1288th 1445 10.9%
2021 44.81 764th 1592 52.0%
2022 44.80 809th 1643 50.8%
2023 28.68 1329th 1720 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.53 1101st 1597 31.1%
2019 35.46 1063rd 1626 34.6%
2021 35.10 1112th 1712 35.0%
2022 39.65 988th 1757 43.8%
2023 23.16 1635th 1815 9.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.83 1440th 2039 29.4%
2019 37.02 1396th 2073 32.7%
2021 44.37 1162nd 2172 46.5%
2022 37.25 1446th 2220 34.9%
2023 21.00 1977th 2251 12.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.87 1622nd 2008 19.2%
2019 27.41 1615th 2047 21.1%
2021 38.73 1294th 2151 39.8%
2022 29.80 1641st 2221 26.1%
2023 17.10 2011th 2241 10.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.62 686th 1430 52.0%
2019 57.23 748th 1446 48.3%
2021 71.22 429th 1501 71.4%
2022 75.46 261st 1488 82.5%
2023 23.25 1311th 1481 11.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.26 1614th 2008 19.6%
2019 32.10 1515th 2058 26.4%
2021 39.74 1224th 2118 42.2%
2022 44.29 1098th 2182 49.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.09 1404th 2030 30.8%
2019 30.97 1495th 2069 27.7%
2021 36.25 1354th 2168 37.5%
2022 38.88 1357th 2228 39.1%
2023 20.64 1904th 2245 15.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.52 834th 1167 28.5%
2019 32.10 852nd 1193 28.6%
2021 33.29 838th 1213 30.9%
2022 35.17 816th 1251 34.8%
2023 32.44 879th 1273 31.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.96 1569th 1895 17.2%
2019 30.53 1461st 1935 24.5%
2021 40.95 1173rd 2043 42.6%
2022 39.73 1240th 2077 40.3%
2023 19.98 1876th 2116 11.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gainesville J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.59 1182nd 1673 29.3%
2019 27.34 1362nd 1684 19.1%
2021 27.80 1377th 1700 19.0%
2022 30.11 1330th 1723 22.8%
2023 14.99 1606th 1749 8.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gainesville J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 510 64 2 46 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1989 463 70 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 580
1990 463 79 1 43 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1991 470 79 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 464 73 5 46 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1993 474 68 6 52 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 507 65 5 69 2 n/a n/a 0 648
1995 425 64 2 104 3 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 425 64 2 104 3 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 433 59 10 110 2 n/a n/a 0 614
1998 284 42 6 64 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 302 49 6 81 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 289 47 3 91 7 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 273 44 1 103 5 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 258 39 1 129 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 258 39 1 129 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 229 45 0 124 3 n/a n/a 0 401
2005 245 46 1 140 4 n/a n/a 0 436
2006 239 42 4 132 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 215 29 5 129 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 165 24 4 156 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 151 33 4 163 3 n/a n/a 0 354
2010 199 53 9 262 4 n/a n/a 0 527
2011 174 33 9 310 6 1 29 0 562
2012 166 34 5 325 4 0 32 0 566
2013 146 35 3 355 3 0 24 0 566
2014 158 50 5 332 2 1 26 0 574
2015 112 29 2 232 0 1 15 0 391
2016 120 31 3 233 2 0 22 0 411
2017 131 25 3 265 2 0 21 0 447
2018 132 29 0 282 3 0 25 0 471
2019 114 24 3 279 1 0 23 0 444
2020 101 31 6 270 1 0 19 0 428
2021 120 31 3 261 2 0 26 0 443
2022 112 24 4 279 3 0 22 0 444
2023 110 14 3 278 1 1 19 0 426

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 Gainesville J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 623 29.0 21.4 n/a
1989 580 n/a n/a n/a
1990 587 36.0 16.3 n/a
1991 590 15.5 38.0 n/a
1992 589 35.7 16.4 27.8
1993 604 36.0 16.8 34.6
1994 648 37.0 17.5 40.1
1995 598 42.0 14.2 40.5
1996 598 42.0 14.2 40.5
1997 614 41.4 14.8 44
1998 398 28.4 14.0 41.7
1999 442 31.0 14.3 48.2
2000 437 30.5 14.3 52.9
2001 426 29.9 14.2 58.7
2002 431 31.7 13.6 48.5
2003 431 31.7 13.6 48.5
2004 401 32.2 12.5 54.1
2005 436 30.8 14.2 59.2
2006 419 32.4 12.9 61.8
2007 378 32.8 11.5 54.2
2008 350 32.5 10.8 65.7
2009 354 32.7 10.8 65.3
2010 527 39.6 13.2 77.4
2011 562 40.6 13.8 79.4
2012 566 35.7 15.8 76.9
2013 566 36.6 15.4 81.3
2014 574 37.3 15.3 84.3
2015 391 30.0 13.0 80.8
2016 411 30.0 13.7 82.7
2017 447 30.9 14.4 81.4
2018 471 31.4 14.9 79.2
2019 444 31.1 14.2 81.1
2020 428 31.8 13.4 81.5
2021 443 31.3 14.1 81.5
2022 444 28.9 15.3 57.4
2023 426 28.4 14.9 71.1

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 Gainesville J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 623 29.0 21.4 n/a
1989 580 n/a n/a n/a
1990 587 36.0 16.3 n/a
1991 590 15.5 38.0 n/a
1992 589 35.7 16.4 27.8
1993 604 36.0 16.8 34.6
1994 648 37.0 17.5 40.1
1995 598 42.0 14.2 40.5
1996 598 42.0 14.2 40.5
1997 614 41.4 14.8 44
1998 398 28.4 14.0 41.7
1999 442 31.0 14.3 48.2
2000 437 30.5 14.3 52.9
2001 426 29.9 14.2 58.7
2002 431 31.7 13.6 48.5
2003 431 31.7 13.6 48.5
2004 401 32.2 12.5 54.1
2005 436 30.8 14.2 59.2
2006 419 32.4 12.9 61.8
2007 378 32.8 11.5 54.2
2008 350 32.5 10.8 65.7
2009 354 32.7 10.8 65.3
2010 527 39.6 13.2 77.4
2011 562 40.6 13.8 79.4
2012 566 35.7 15.8 76.9
2013 566 36.6 15.4 81.3
2014 574 37.3 15.3 84.3
2015 391 30.0 13.0 80.8
2016 411 30.0 13.7 82.7
2017 447 30.9 14.4 81.4
2018 471 31.4 14.9 79.2
2019 444 31.1 14.2 81.1
2020 428 31.8 13.4 81.5
2021 443 31.3 14.1 81.5
2022 444 28.9 15.3 57.4
2023 426 28.4 14.9 71.1

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 Gainesville J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,756 (17.9%) $8,075 (82.1%) $9,831
2020 $1,845 (17.2%) $8,913 (82.8%) $10,758
2021 $1,548 (15.1%) $8,674 (84.9%) $10,221

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gainesville J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1609th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2006th of 2330 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Gainesville J H)3127
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))3127
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gainesville J H)2820
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))2820
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Gainesville J H)3825
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gainesville J H)4723
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))4723
 24%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Gainesville J H)4030
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))4030
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gainesville J H)2715
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))2715
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Gainesville J H)7565
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gainesville Independent School District (Isd))4837
 11%
   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 Students444426
 4.1%
African American2414
 41.7%
American Indian11
Asian33
Hispanic279278
 0.4%
Pacific Islander01
White114110
 3.5%
Two or More Races2319
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.1%71.1%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville J H

Gainesville J H ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Texas middle schools.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Gainesville J H.

Students at Gainesville J H are 65% Hispanic, 26% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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