Harmony J H

Summary:

Harmony J H is a public middle school located in Big Sandy, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 258 students. The school is part of the Harmony Independent School District, which is ranked 146 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony J H consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies assessments across grades 6-8. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading ranged from 65.85% to 76.47%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%. In STAAR Mathematics, Harmony J H's proficiency rates ranged from 41.56% to 56.10%, outperforming the state average of 31.89% to 40.23%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of White students (75.58%) compared to the state average, and its female, male, and Hispanic student groups consistently perform better than their respective state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Winona Middle, Gladewater Middle, and Big Sandy J H, Harmony J H outperforms them in academic assessments and has a higher overall SchoolDigger rating. The only nearby school that performs comparably to Harmony J H is Union Grove J H, located 16.87 miles away. However, Harmony J H's racial makeup is not representative of the overall student population in the surrounding area, which tends to have a more diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9788 State Hwy 154 W
       Big Sandy, TX  75755


(903) 725-5485

District: Harmony Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
394th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,547 Help


Students who attend Harmony J H usually attend:

High:    Harmony High School

Feeder schools for Harmony J H:

Elementary:    Harmony Elementary
    Harmony Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  253

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Hispanic:
24.9%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Compare Details Harmony J H ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.39. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (24.9%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony J H is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony J H is $10,547.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harmony J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony J H 394th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Harmony J H in the ranking list.)

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Harmony Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Independent School District (Isd) 146th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harmony J H

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Rank History for all students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.87 570th 1573 63.8%
2005 56.20 731st 1582 53.8%
2006 65.58 521st 1585 67.1%
2007 69.65 431st 1684 74.4%
2008 62.95 637th 1718 62.9%
2009 60.93 731st 1763 58.5%
2010 54.11 945th 1803 47.6%
2011 58.15 849th 1895 55.2%
2012 73.16 422nd 1951 78.4%
2013 76.08 344th 1973 82.6%
2014 76.01 363rd 1987 81.7%
2015 78.54 307th 2043 85.0%
2016 64.71 693rd 1987 65.1%
2017 65.88 542nd 2027 73.3%
2018 49.87 948th 2080 54.4%
2019 47.52 1064th 2193 51.5%
2021 72.30 464th 2252 79.4%
2022 73.57 432nd 2254 80.8%
2023 72.61 468th 2330 79.9%
2024 76.39 394th 2361 83.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.02 1688th 1720 1.9%
2024 38.64 1055th 1760 40.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.50 1062nd 1597 33.5%
2019 38.50 954th 1626 41.3%
2021 32.63 1211th 1712 29.3%
2022 55.99 494th 1757 71.9%
2023 66.80 306th 1815 83.1%
2024 38.40 1201st 1881 36.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.20 1104th 2039 45.9%
2019 46.94 1055th 2073 49.1%
2021 71.47 361st 2172 83.4%
2022 61.42 612th 2220 72.4%
2023 64.95 559th 2251 75.2%
2024 71.84 366th 2224 83.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 789th 2008 60.7%
2019 51.50 913th 2047 55.4%
2021 72.85 419th 2151 80.5%
2022 70.12 474th 2221 78.7%
2023 69.94 488th 2241 78.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.40 1082nd 1430 24.3%
2019 21.61 1286th 1446 11.1%
2021 72.33 392nd 1501 73.9%
2022 69.27 424th 1488 71.5%
2023 64.54 593rd 1481 60.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.26 1688th 2008 15.9%
2019 37.03 1318th 2058 36.0%
2021 53.54 754th 2118 64.4%
2022 47.58 958th 2182 56.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.92 1071st 2030 47.2%
2019 42.47 1139th 2069 44.9%
2021 70.46 475th 2168 78.1%
2022 72.80 434th 2228 80.5%
2023 71.54 467th 2245 79.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 1333rd 1895 29.7%
2019 39.34 1179th 1935 39.1%
2021 78.52 242nd 2043 88.2%
2022 71.37 380th 2077 81.7%
2023 64.38 557th 2116 73.7%
2024 70.34 408th 2108 80.6%
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Rank History for White students at Harmony J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 1105th 1673 34.0%
2019 32.54 1239th 1684 26.4%
2021 52.44 746th 1700 56.1%
2022 58.95 617th 1723 64.2%
2023 57.48 683rd 1749 60.9%
2024 57.22 660th 1724 61.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Harmony J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 221 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1990 241 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1991 235 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1992 239 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1993 232 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1994 241 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 252 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 252 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 256 0 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 244 0 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1999 257 0 1 22 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 262 1 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 290 1 0 26 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 209 0 1 20 4 n/a n/a 0 234
2003 209 0 1 20 4 n/a n/a 0 234
2004 210 0 1 16 4 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 199 0 2 24 2 n/a n/a 0 227
2006 201 0 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2007 203 0 2 28 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2008 205 0 2 22 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2009 223 0 1 35 2 n/a n/a 0 261
2010 225 0 1 34 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2011 191 1 0 43 0 0 4 0 239
2012 192 1 0 28 1 0 1 0 223
2013 200 2 0 31 1 0 2 0 236
2014 200 2 0 25 0 0 1 0 228
2015 204 1 1 37 0 0 4 0 247
2016 215 1 1 39 1 0 9 0 266
2017 221 4 2 43 1 0 10 0 281
2018 207 2 1 34 0 0 6 0 250
2019 223 4 1 38 0 0 4 0 270
2020 195 2 0 45 0 0 4 0 246
2021 163 1 0 50 0 0 4 0 218
2022 177 0 1 59 1 0 4 0 242
2023 195 1 1 56 2 0 3 0 258
2024 185 1 1 63 1 0 2 0 253

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 Harmony J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 223 n/a n/a n/a
1990 244 16.0 15.2 n/a
1991 238 16.3 14.6 n/a
1992 246 16.4 15.0 0.4
1993 249 17.0 14.6 38.2
1994 261 15.9 16.4 28.4
1995 269 17.8 15.1 27.9
1996 269 17.8 15.1 27.9
1997 273 19.6 13.9 26
1998 264 20.2 13.1 28
1999 282 20.4 13.8 28.7
2000 292 21.0 13.9 36.6
2001 319 21.7 14.7 37
2002 234 19.8 11.8 39.7
2003 234 19.8 11.8 39.7
2004 231 20.1 11.5 35.9
2005 227 19.0 11.9 83.7
2006 227 18.3 12.4 42.7
2007 236 17.5 13.5 40.7
2008 230 17.2 13.4 38.3
2009 261 18.3 14.2 41.4
2010 263 20.6 12.7 52.5
2011 239 19.7 12.1 50.2
2012 223 18.4 12.0 48.9
2013 236 18.0 13.0 47.5
2014 228 17.9 12.6 49.6
2015 247 20.0 12.3 42.1
2016 266 20.0 13.3 46.6
2017 281 20.6 13.5 53
2018 250 20.4 12.2 49.2
2019 270 21.9 12.3 54.1
2020 246 20.6 11.9 50.4
2021 218 21.4 10.1 51.4
2022 242 19.6 12.3 51.2
2023 258 22.0 11.7 46.1
2024 253 21.0 12.0 49

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 Harmony J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 223 n/a n/a n/a
1990 244 16.0 15.2 n/a
1991 238 16.3 14.6 n/a
1992 246 16.4 15.0 0.4
1993 249 17.0 14.6 38.2
1994 261 15.9 16.4 28.4
1995 269 17.8 15.1 27.9
1996 269 17.8 15.1 27.9
1997 273 19.6 13.9 26
1998 264 20.2 13.1 28
1999 282 20.4 13.8 28.7
2000 292 21.0 13.9 36.6
2001 319 21.7 14.7 37
2002 234 19.8 11.8 39.7
2003 234 19.8 11.8 39.7
2004 231 20.1 11.5 35.9
2005 227 19.0 11.9 83.7
2006 227 18.3 12.4 42.7
2007 236 17.5 13.5 40.7
2008 230 17.2 13.4 38.3
2009 261 18.3 14.2 41.4
2010 263 20.6 12.7 52.5
2011 239 19.7 12.1 50.2
2012 223 18.4 12.0 48.9
2013 236 18.0 13.0 47.5
2014 228 17.9 12.6 49.6
2015 247 20.0 12.3 42.1
2016 266 20.0 13.3 46.6
2017 281 20.6 13.5 53
2018 250 20.4 12.2 49.2
2019 270 21.9 12.3 54.1
2020 246 20.6 11.9 50.4
2021 218 21.4 10.1 51.4
2022 242 19.6 12.3 51.2
2023 258 22.0 11.7 46.1
2024 253 21.0 12.0 49

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 Harmony J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $808 (10.0%) $7,265 (90.0%) $8,073
2020 $750 (7.8%) $8,881 (92.2%) $9,632
2021 $984 (9.3%) $9,563 (90.7%) $10,547

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1064th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 468th of 2330 Middle schools
 28.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Harmony J H)3970
 31%
   6th Grade Reading (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))3970
 31%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harmony J H)3557
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))3557
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Harmony J H)4768
 21%
   7th Grade Reading (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))4768
 21%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harmony J H)3746
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))3746
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Harmony J H)5559
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))5559
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harmony J H)4764
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))4764
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Harmony J H)4545
   8th Grade Science (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))4545
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Harmony J H)2833
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Harmony Independent School District (Isd))2833
 5%
   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 Students270258
 4.4%
African American41
 75%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic3856
 47.4%
Pacific Islander00
White223195
 12.6%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%46.1%
 8%


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Students at Harmony J H are 73% White, 25% Hispanic.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 253 students attended Harmony J H.

Harmony J H ranks 394th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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