Jarrell Middle

Summary:

Jarrell Middle is a public middle school in Jarrell, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 741 students. The school is part of the Jarrell Independent School District, which is ranked 802 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jarrell Middle faces significant challenges compared to its peers. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (54.25%) and a lower percentage of White (29.55%) and Asian (0.94%) students than the state average. Academically, Jarrell Middle consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with STAAR test scores that are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (63.7%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. While the school maintains a 0% dropout rate, its spending per student ($9,802 in 2020-2021) is slightly higher than the state average without translating into improved academic outcomes.

Jarrell Middle's performance lags behind many of the nearby middle schools, such as those in the Killeen ISD and Georgetown ISD. These neighboring schools generally have higher STAAR test scores, better SchoolDigger rankings, and lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students. Jarrell Middle's performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic, White, and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, which rank in the bottom half or bottom third of Texas middle schools. The school's declining enrollment and shifting racial makeup, with a decreasing percentage of White students and an increasing percentage of Hispanic students, may also be contributing factors to its challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 101 E Ave F
       Jarrell, TX  76537-0009


(512) 746-4180

District: Jarrell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1923rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,802 Help


Students who attend Jarrell Middle usually attend:

High:    Jarrell High School

Feeder schools for Jarrell Middle:

Elementary:    Jarrell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  741

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.3%
White:
29.6%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jarrell Middle ranks worse than 81.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.46. (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 (54.3%), White (29.6%), African American (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jarrell Middle is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jarrell Middle is $9,802.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jarrell Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jarrell Middle 1923rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jarrell Middle in the ranking list.)

Jarrell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Jarrell Independent School District (Isd) 802nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jarrell Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.77 675th 1573 57.1%
2005 44.73 993rd 1582 37.2%
2006 50.69 872nd 1585 45.0%
2007 48.37 997th 1684 40.8%
2008 45.36 1113th 1718 35.2%
2009 48.42 1070th 1763 39.3%
2010 58.55 794th 1803 56.0%
2011 50.85 1114th 1895 41.2%
2012 63.78 659th 1951 66.2%
2013 55.26 908th 1973 54.0%
2014 53.94 952nd 1987 52.1%
2015 54.02 975th 2043 52.3%
2016 40.33 1290th 1987 35.1%
2017 27.84 1535th 2027 24.3%
2018 30.64 1505th 2080 27.6%
2019 25.82 1738th 2193 20.7%
2021 29.33 1605th 2252 28.7%
2022 35.00 1474th 2254 34.6%
2023 34.80 1570th 2330 32.6%
2024 23.46 1923rd 2361 18.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.71 566th 720 21.4%
2019 28.34 588th 753 21.9%
2021 21.23 651st 743 12.4%
2022 31.98 594th 813 26.9%
2023 31.20 609th 817 25.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.92 1162nd 1376 15.6%
2019 27.68 1179th 1445 18.4%
2021 34.27 1098th 1592 31.0%
2022 41.82 894th 1643 45.6%
2023 34.73 1153rd 1720 33.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.66 872nd 1597 45.4%
2019 49.94 593rd 1626 63.5%
2021 26.51 1465th 1712 14.4%
2022 35.22 1147th 1757 34.7%
2023 36.34 1156th 1815 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.71 1775th 2039 12.9%
2019 22.36 1815th 2073 12.4%
2021 32.62 1560th 2172 28.2%
2022 39.67 1343rd 2220 39.5%
2023 40.45 1360th 2251 39.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.99 1537th 2008 23.5%
2019 31.25 1510th 2047 26.2%
2021 34.19 1446th 2151 32.8%
2022 37.60 1397th 2221 37.1%
2023 37.66 1435th 2241 36.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.95 1089th 1430 23.8%
2019 38.51 1080th 1446 25.3%
2021 49.87 906th 1501 39.6%
2022 55.81 794th 1488 46.6%
2023 39.26 1110th 1481 25.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.34 1780th 2008 11.4%
2019 23.56 1842nd 2058 10.5%
2021 28.93 1683rd 2118 20.5%
2022 34.53 1522nd 2182 30.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.23 1477th 2030 27.2%
2019 21.38 1775th 2069 14.2%
2021 24.73 1707th 2168 21.3%
2022 32.39 1554th 2228 30.3%
2023 31.16 1615th 2245 28.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 921st 1167 21.1%
2019 39.61 687th 1193 42.4%
2021 37.78 742nd 1213 38.8%
2022 40.38 698th 1251 44.2%
2023 55.72 457th 1273 64.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.57 1497th 1895 21.0%
2019 22.04 1700th 1935 12.1%
2021 28.16 1572nd 2043 23.1%
2022 32.68 1489th 2077 28.3%
2023 29.81 1598th 2116 24.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jarrell Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.51 1326th 1673 20.7%
2019 25.65 1393rd 1684 17.3%
2021 24.30 1431st 1700 15.8%
2022 32.25 1275th 1723 26.0%
2023 32.14 1323rd 1749 24.4%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Open Quote I cannot wait to move out if Jarrell, mainly to remove my child from Jarrell Middle School. The bulling is overrated, the teachers are burnt out by the students regardless on how much effort they put trying to hide it behind emails it unfolds. If your child is a bully this school is perfect for them! They can go around picking on all the students and God forbid the other student fights back EVEN after informing staff they will be punished as well. Just like mass punishment. All they care about is their numbers for funding. They will over look Covid-19 circumstances, threaten the parent with court if the student does not make up the time. The irony is how the nurse instructs for the student to stay home for fourteen days then uses the "we have no record" as a defense mechanism in order to push for make up time. I have only come across three staff members that actually care the rest are a waste! So good luck if you enroll your children at Jarrell Middles School it won't be long until your child comes home complaining or you get an email from the unprofessional staff members. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 27, 2017

Open Quote This school suffers from poor top down leadership. I got along splendidly with the elementary and intermediate school but here I feel like I am having to constantly defend my children from the school itself, it is exhausting. The rating for this district as a whole has literally plummeted since we moved here about 5 years ago and this school leads the pack. The stats speak for themselves. We are seriously considering leaving. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jarrell Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 100 3 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1998 93 4 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1999 94 2 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 111 1 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2001 105 4 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2002 109 4 2 52 2 n/a n/a 0 169
2003 109 4 2 52 2 n/a n/a 0 169
2004 103 1 0 59 1 n/a n/a 0 164
2005 85 2 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 85 2 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2007 75 2 3 70 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2008 100 8 4 65 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2009 102 6 5 62 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2010 116 2 4 67 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2011 142 5 1 116 0 2 4 0 270
2012 142 6 2 143 0 0 8 0 301
2013 162 7 2 141 0 0 8 0 320
2014 166 9 2 148 0 0 10 0 335
2015 126 9 2 125 0 0 9 0 271
2016 131 12 2 133 0 0 10 0 288
2017 118 17 2 160 0 0 16 0 313
2018 129 17 2 194 0 1 19 0 362
2019 136 20 2 229 0 1 24 0 412
2020 169 21 6 255 0 1 23 0 475
2021 174 24 9 287 0 0 19 0 513
2022 195 42 7 333 0 3 30 0 610
2023 219 68 7 402 1 4 40 0 741

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 Jarrell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 149 11.7 12.7 32.9
1998 139 9.8 14.2 38.1
1999 141 10.6 13.3 42.6
2000 152 11.2 13.6 25.7
2001 157 12.3 12.8 30.6
2002 169 12.5 13.5 43.8
2003 169 12.5 13.5 43.8
2004 164 12.9 12.7 42.7
2005 139 11.7 11.9 46
2006 146 13.5 10.8 45.2
2007 150 13.4 11.2 48
2008 177 14.6 12.1 45.2
2009 175 16.5 10.6 51.4
2010 189 17.2 10.9 52.4
2011 270 22.4 12.0 60.4
2012 301 21.8 13.7 59.1
2013 320 24.0 13.3 61.9
2014 335 24.7 13.5 62.4
2015 271 22.0 12.3 55.7
2016 288 24.0 12.0 55.6
2017 313 25.0 12.5 55.9
2018 362 24.6 14.6 56.1
2019 412 27.3 15.0 60
2020 475 34.5 13.7 59.4
2021 513 38.3 13.3 36.6
2022 610 44.1 13.8 51.3
2023 741 51.0 14.5 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 Jarrell Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 149 11.7 12.7 32.9
1998 139 9.8 14.2 38.1
1999 141 10.6 13.3 42.6
2000 152 11.2 13.6 25.7
2001 157 12.3 12.8 30.6
2002 169 12.5 13.5 43.8
2003 169 12.5 13.5 43.8
2004 164 12.9 12.7 42.7
2005 139 11.7 11.9 46
2006 146 13.5 10.8 45.2
2007 150 13.4 11.2 48
2008 177 14.6 12.1 45.2
2009 175 16.5 10.6 51.4
2010 189 17.2 10.9 52.4
2011 270 22.4 12.0 60.4
2012 301 21.8 13.7 59.1
2013 320 24.0 13.3 61.9
2014 335 24.7 13.5 62.4
2015 271 22.0 12.3 55.7
2016 288 24.0 12.0 55.6
2017 313 25.0 12.5 55.9
2018 362 24.6 14.6 56.1
2019 412 27.3 15.0 60
2020 475 34.5 13.7 59.4
2021 513 38.3 13.3 36.6
2022 610 44.1 13.8 51.3
2023 741 51.0 14.5 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 Jarrell Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $727 (7.7%) $8,694 (92.3%) $9,421
2020 $609 (6.1%) $9,401 (93.9%) $10,011
2021 $706 (7.2%) $9,096 (92.8%) $9,802

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jarrell Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1738th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1570th of 2330 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Jarrell Middle)2438
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))2438
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jarrell Middle)2119
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))2119
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Jarrell Middle)3226
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))3226
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jarrell Middle)357
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))357
 28%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Jarrell Middle)4856
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))4856
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jarrell Middle)3434
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))3434
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Jarrell Middle)2747
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))2747
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jarrell Middle)1732
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))1732
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jarrell Middle)9273
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jarrell Independent School District (Isd))5844
 14%
   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 Students412741
 79.9%
African American2068
 240%
American Indian01
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic229402
 75.5%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White136219
 61%
Two or More Races2440
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60%63.7%
 3.7%


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Jarrell Middle ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Jarrell Middle.

Students at Jarrell Middle are 54% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jarrell Middle usually go on to attend Jarrell High School


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