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Hereford J H

Summary:

Hereford J H is a middle school located in Hereford, Texas, serving grades 6-7 with a total enrollment of 599 students. The school is part of the Hereford Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 744 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hereford J H has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in STAAR test scores, with its statewide ranking dropping from 992 out of 2,193 Texas middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1,785 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly low for specific student subgroups, such as Special Education students, who ranked 1,589 out of 1,815 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023. However, the school has maintained relatively low dropout rates and a student-teacher ratio slightly lower than the state average.

Interestingly, Hereford J H's performance on STAAR tests varies significantly among different racial subgroups, with White students generally performing better than Hispanic students. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students have shown relatively stronger performance compared to other subgroups, and its migrant students have shown the strongest performance, ranking 27 out of 76 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023. Compared to the nearby Hereford Preparatory Academy, another middle school in the Hereford ISD, Hereford J H has similar academic performance and demographic characteristics.


Detail:

Public 6-7

 704 La Plata Dr
       Hereford, TX  79045-2802

(806) 363-7630

District: Hereford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1785th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,950 Help


Students who attend Hereford J H usually attend:

High:    Hereford High School

Feeder schools for Hereford J H:

Elementary:    Aikman Elementary
    Bluebonnet Elementary
    Northwest Elementary
    West Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  562

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.1%
White:
7.3%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Compare Details Hereford J H ranks worse than 75.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.05. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.1%), White (7.3%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hereford J H is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hereford J H is $9,950.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hereford J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford J H 1785th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Hereford J H in the ranking list.)

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Hereford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hereford Independent School District (Isd) 744th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hereford J H

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Rank History for all students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.41 1397th 1573 11.2%
2005 20.77 1377th 1582 13.0%
2006 13.15 1479th 1585 6.7%
2007 12.21 1583rd 1684 6.0%
2008 22.94 1526th 1718 11.2%
2009 15.27 1654th 1763 6.2%
2010 14.38 1716th 1803 4.8%
2011 13.07 1819th 1895 4.0%
2012 14.34 1783rd 1951 8.6%
2013 14.96 1804th 1973 8.6%
2014 16.42 1797th 1987 9.6%
2015 33.76 1483rd 2043 27.4%
2016 41.39 1267th 1987 36.2%
2017 52.11 834th 2027 58.9%
2018 67.72 511th 2080 75.4%
2019 49.91 992nd 2193 54.8%
2021 42.93 1221st 2252 45.8%
2022 23.74 1838th 2254 18.5%
2023 29.15 1743rd 2330 25.2%
2024 28.05 1785th 2361 24.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.53 1036th 1376 24.7%
2019 22.77 1308th 1445 9.5%
2021 55.90 470th 1592 70.5%
2022 45.33 788th 1643 52.0%
2023 50.75 706th 1720 59.0%
2024 47.81 793rd 1760 54.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.04 1418th 1597 11.2%
2019 36.74 1024th 1626 37.0%
2021 58.46 415th 1712 75.8%
2022 28.27 1429th 1757 18.7%
2023 25.25 1589th 1815 12.5%
2024 43.00 1049th 1881 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.18 218th 2039 89.3%
2019 60.14 628th 2073 69.7%
2021 54.01 830th 2172 61.8%
2022 28.82 1747th 2220 21.3%
2023 34.61 1550th 2251 31.1%
2024 34.42 1540th 2224 30.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.83 4th 125 96.8%
2019 78.76 10th 108 90.7%
2021 79.84 4th 68 94.1%
2022 40.77 44th 70 37.1%
2023 52.56 27th 76 64.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.02 436th 2008 78.3%
2019 49.97 957th 2047 53.2%
2021 41.59 1216th 2151 43.5%
2022 23.94 1814th 2221 18.3%
2023 29.64 1693rd 2241 24.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.72 433rd 1430 69.7%
2019 44.70 993rd 1446 31.3%
2021 65.75 587th 1501 60.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.63 406th 2008 79.8%
2019 60.26 542nd 2058 73.7%
2021 52.97 778th 2118 63.3%
2022 35.35 1486th 2182 31.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.19 584th 2030 71.2%
2019 48.81 928th 2069 55.1%
2021 43.90 1143rd 2168 47.3%
2022 23.73 1830th 2228 17.9%
2023 29.31 1662nd 2245 26.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.73 322nd 1895 83.0%
2019 53.77 763rd 1935 60.6%
2021 48.80 931st 2043 54.4%
2023 34.46 1467th 2116 30.7%
2024 31.73 1531st 2108 27.4%
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Rank History for White students at Hereford J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.47 318th 1673 81.0%
2019 74.53 330th 1684 80.4%
2021 64.67 482nd 1700 71.6%
2023 32.68 1312th 1749 25.0%
2024 36.56 1179th 1724 31.6%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hereford J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 5 4 272 n/a n/a n/a 0 567
1989 291 5 6 449 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1990 294 10 4 442 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1991 246 18 5 435 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1992 252 13 3 458 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1993 265 14 1 471 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1994 250 14 0 512 1 n/a n/a 0 777
1995 219 13 2 474 3 n/a n/a 0 711
1996 219 13 2 474 3 n/a n/a 0 711
1997 222 12 2 509 2 n/a n/a 0 747
1998 211 19 0 490 1 n/a n/a 0 721
1999 168 16 0 461 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 137 16 1 471 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 149 13 1 464 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2002 200 12 1 691 0 n/a n/a 0 904
2003 200 12 1 691 0 n/a n/a 0 904
2004 187 10 4 690 1 n/a n/a 0 892
2005 187 11 5 747 0 n/a n/a 0 950
2006 177 10 1 710 0 n/a n/a 0 898
2007 159 12 1 693 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2008 141 10 1 658 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2009 137 10 0 702 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2010 146 10 1 727 2 n/a n/a 0 886
2011 124 3 1 785 0 0 5 0 918
2012 120 6 5 780 0 0 4 0 915
2013 86 7 4 507 2 0 2 0 608
2014 97 4 2 519 2 0 2 0 626
2015 78 3 3 521 0 0 1 0 606
2016 55 6 1 524 2 1 1 0 590
2017 61 6 0 509 2 1 1 0 580
2018 61 2 0 533 1 0 3 0 600
2019 54 3 0 541 2 0 0 0 600
2020 53 3 1 559 1 0 0 0 617
2021 55 3 1 558 0 1 1 0 619
2022 60 1 1 514 1 1 2 0 580
2023 45 1 5 543 1 0 4 0 599
2024 41 1 4 512 0 0 4 0 562

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 Hereford J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 37.0 15.3 n/a
1989 751 n/a n/a n/a
1990 750 52.0 14.4 n/a
1991 704 51.9 13.5 n/a
1992 726 53.5 13.5 45.2
1993 751 53.0 14.2 51.8
1994 777 58.0 13.4 48.5
1995 711 56.8 12.5 48.4
1996 711 56.8 12.5 48.4
1997 747 60.2 12.4 51.8
1998 721 62.0 11.6 55.3
1999 645 57.4 11.2 64.5
2000 625 53.7 11.6 67.5
2001 627 53.7 11.7 67.5
2002 904 65.0 13.9 69.5
2003 904 65.0 13.9 69.5
2004 892 65.7 13.6 71.1
2005 950 65.1 14.6 70.7
2006 898 71.3 12.6 75.4
2007 865 73.7 11.7 74.7
2008 810 68.0 11.9 75.3
2009 849 63.5 13.4 74.1
2010 886 67.6 13.0 78.3
2011 918 69.0 13.2 79.2
2012 915 63.3 14.4 78.6
2013 608 41.7 14.5 78.8
2014 626 43.9 14.2 81.2
2015 606 48.0 12.6 83.7
2016 590 50.0 11.8 83.7
2017 580 48.4 11.9 83.1
2018 600 50.2 11.9 80
2019 600 50.2 11.9 85.7
2020 617 49.6 12.4 82.5
2021 619 51.3 12.0 76.9
2022 580 50.4 11.4 74.5
2023 599 45.9 13.0 82.3
2024 562 47.0 11.9 79.9

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 Hereford J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 37.0 15.3 n/a
1989 751 n/a n/a n/a
1990 750 52.0 14.4 n/a
1991 704 51.9 13.5 n/a
1992 726 53.5 13.5 45.2
1993 751 53.0 14.2 51.8
1994 777 58.0 13.4 48.5
1995 711 56.8 12.5 48.4
1996 711 56.8 12.5 48.4
1997 747 60.2 12.4 51.8
1998 721 62.0 11.6 55.3
1999 645 57.4 11.2 64.5
2000 625 53.7 11.6 67.5
2001 627 53.7 11.7 67.5
2002 904 65.0 13.9 69.5
2003 904 65.0 13.9 69.5
2004 892 65.7 13.6 71.1
2005 950 65.1 14.6 70.7
2006 898 71.3 12.6 75.4
2007 865 73.7 11.7 74.7
2008 810 68.0 11.9 75.3
2009 849 63.5 13.4 74.1
2010 886 67.6 13.0 78.3
2011 918 69.0 13.2 79.2
2012 915 63.3 14.4 78.6
2013 608 41.7 14.5 78.8
2014 626 43.9 14.2 81.2
2015 606 48.0 12.6 83.7
2016 590 50.0 11.8 83.7
2017 580 48.4 11.9 83.1
2018 600 50.2 11.9 80
2019 600 50.2 11.9 85.7
2020 617 49.6 12.4 82.5
2021 619 51.3 12.0 76.9
2022 580 50.4 11.4 74.5
2023 599 45.9 13.0 82.3
2024 562 47.0 11.9 79.9

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 Hereford J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,202 (12.5%) $8,378 (87.5%) $9,580
2020 $1,049 (10.9%) $8,603 (89.1%) $9,652
2021 $1,258 (12.6%) $8,693 (87.4%) $9,950

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hereford 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 992nd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1743rd of 2330 Middle schools
 29.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Hereford J H)2836
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))2836
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hereford J H)3730
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))3730
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Hereford J H)4333
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))4333
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hereford J H)4530
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hereford Independent School District (Isd))4530
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students600599
 0.2%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian05
Hispanic541543
 0.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5445
 16.7%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%82.3%
 3.4%

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Students at Hereford J H are 91% Hispanic, 7% White.

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

Hereford J H ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 562 students attended Hereford J H.


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