Jim Ned Middle

Summary:

Jim Ned Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Tuscola, Texas, serving 373 students in grades 7-8 as part of the Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance that outshines many of its nearby counterparts.

Jim Ned Middle's academic prowess is evident in its STAAR test scores, which are significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 78.5% of 7th graders were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 52.08%. The school's Algebra I end-of-course exam performance is also exceptional, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.73%. Additionally, Jim Ned Middle has maintained a 0% dropout rate for several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Jim Ned Middle stands out as a high-performing institution. It outperforms most of its neighbors, including Winters J.H., Mann Middle, Clack Middle, and Madison Middle, in academic metrics such as STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. This strong performance may be attributed to the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (around 20%), suggesting a more affluent student population compared to its neighbors in the Abilene Independent School District.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 9th And Garza
       Tuscola, TX  79562-0009


(325) 554-7870

District: Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
167th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,701 Help


Students who attend Jim Ned Middle usually attend:

High:    Jim Ned High School

Feeder schools for Jim Ned Middle:

Elementary:    Buffalo Gap Elementary
    Lawn Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jim Ned Middle ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.36. (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: White (81.5%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jim Ned Middle is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jim Ned Middle is $9,701.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jim Ned Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jim Ned Middle 167th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Jim Ned Middle in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Jim Ned Middle

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Rank History for all students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.96 500th 1573 68.2%
2005 71.88 358th 1582 77.4%
2006 78.23 231st 1585 85.4%
2007 75.03 292nd 1684 82.7%
2008 76.52 235th 1718 86.3%
2009 77.53 212th 1763 88.0%
2010 68.66 446th 1803 75.3%
2011 70.49 407th 1895 78.5%
2012 75.53 356th 1951 81.8%
2013 74.01 390th 1973 80.2%
2014 80.39 263rd 1987 86.8%
2015 74.46 413th 2043 79.8%
2016 77.62 335th 1987 83.1%
2017 74.14 369th 2027 81.8%
2018 75.64 357th 2080 82.8%
2019 74.50 406th 2193 81.5%
2021 88.09 177th 2252 92.1%
2022 83.16 277th 2254 87.7%
2023 89.24 151st 2330 93.5%
2024 89.36 167th 2361 92.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.29 263rd 1597 83.5%
2019 68.43 239th 1626 85.3%
2021 76.27 138th 1712 91.9%
2022 63.15 349th 1757 80.1%
2023 59.21 444th 1815 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.38 571st 2039 72.0%
2019 50.91 905th 2073 56.3%
2021 74.07 305th 2172 86.0%
2022 71.27 378th 2220 83.0%
2023 84.36 166th 2251 92.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.36 469th 2008 76.6%
2019 75.81 347th 2047 83.0%
2021 87.13 172nd 2151 92.0%
2022 78.16 342nd 2221 84.6%
2023 88.36 162nd 2241 92.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.78 705th 1430 50.7%
2019 66.15 518th 1446 64.2%
2021 75.60 308th 1501 79.5%
2022 67.19 480th 1488 67.7%
2023 76.53 193rd 1481 87.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.55 718th 2008 64.2%
2019 64.95 430th 2058 79.1%
2021 79.45 173rd 2118 91.8%
2022 42.96 1157th 2182 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.17 287th 2030 85.9%
2019 70.36 450th 2069 78.3%
2021 86.69 177th 2168 91.8%
2022 86.07 192nd 2228 91.4%
2023 88.11 172nd 2245 92.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.31 865th 1895 54.4%
2019 49.58 883rd 1935 54.4%
2021 80.10 219th 2043 89.3%
2022 63.26 544th 2077 73.8%
2023 87.68 133rd 2116 93.7%
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Rank History for White students at Jim Ned Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.96 510th 1673 69.5%
2019 61.81 566th 1684 66.4%
2021 75.78 291st 1700 82.9%
2022 71.42 383rd 1723 77.8%
2023 79.38 240th 1749 86.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Jim Ned Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 237 0 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 218 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 237 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 243 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 239 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2003 239 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2004 233 2 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 222 2 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2006 222 2 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2007 246 4 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 247 4 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2009 228 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 217 2 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 207 0 1 24 0 0 3 0 235
2012 218 0 3 27 1 0 2 0 251
2013 211 0 2 28 0 0 3 0 244
2014 220 0 2 26 1 0 3 0 252
2015 237 0 0 31 1 0 7 0 276
2016 237 0 0 38 1 0 3 0 279
2017 259 1 0 42 0 0 2 0 304
2018 243 1 0 39 0 0 10 0 293
2019 275 4 1 39 2 0 6 0 327
2020 270 3 1 40 2 0 9 0 325
2021 301 4 1 52 1 0 7 0 366
2022 305 2 0 60 0 0 11 0 378
2023 304 3 0 59 0 0 7 0 373

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 Jim Ned Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 259 16.7 15.5 18.5
1999 235 18.0 13.1 27.7
2000 249 18.2 13.7 30.1
2001 257 17.9 14.4 30.7
2002 254 17.0 14.9 33.5
2003 254 17.0 14.9 33.5
2004 255 17.6 14.5 31
2005 244 17.6 13.9 31.1
2006 238 18.6 12.8 30.7
2007 268 19.8 13.5 30.2
2008 264 19.0 13.9 25
2009 240 19.5 12.3 30
2010 241 19.6 12.2 30.3
2011 235 20.1 11.6 23.8
2012 251 18.6 13.4 23.9
2013 244 16.1 15.1 20.9
2014 252 17.1 14.6 27.4
2015 276 18.0 15.3 33.7
2016 279 17.0 16.4 24.7
2017 304 17.7 17.0 21.4
2018 293 17.3 16.9 21.8
2019 327 19.5 16.6 24.8
2020 325 21.0 15.4 18.5
2021 366 21.8 16.7 20.5
2022 378 24.0 15.7 15.3
2023 373 24.4 15.2 20.4

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 Jim Ned Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 259 16.7 15.5 18.5
1999 235 18.0 13.1 27.7
2000 249 18.2 13.7 30.1
2001 257 17.9 14.4 30.7
2002 254 17.0 14.9 33.5
2003 254 17.0 14.9 33.5
2004 255 17.6 14.5 31
2005 244 17.6 13.9 31.1
2006 238 18.6 12.8 30.7
2007 268 19.8 13.5 30.2
2008 264 19.0 13.9 25
2009 240 19.5 12.3 30
2010 241 19.6 12.2 30.3
2011 235 20.1 11.6 23.8
2012 251 18.6 13.4 23.9
2013 244 16.1 15.1 20.9
2014 252 17.1 14.6 27.4
2015 276 18.0 15.3 33.7
2016 279 17.0 16.4 24.7
2017 304 17.7 17.0 21.4
2018 293 17.3 16.9 21.8
2019 327 19.5 16.6 24.8
2020 325 21.0 15.4 18.5
2021 366 21.8 16.7 20.5
2022 378 24.0 15.7 15.3
2023 373 24.4 15.2 20.4

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 Jim Ned Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $971 (11.1%) $7,778 (88.9%) $8,749
2020 $894 (9.7%) $8,329 (90.3%) $9,223
2021 $873 (9.0%) $8,828 (91.0%) $9,701

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jim Ned Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 406th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 151st of 2330 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Jim Ned Middle)4983
 34%
   6th Grade Reading (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)4983
 34%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jim Ned Middle)4846
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)4846
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Jim Ned Middle)5572
 17%
   7th Grade Reading (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)5572
 17%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jim Ned Middle)5764
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)5764
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Jim Ned Middle)6884
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)6884
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jim Ned Middle)7971
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)7971
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Jim Ned Middle)6080
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)6080
 20%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jim Ned Middle)3653
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)3653
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jim Ned Middle)9698
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Jim Ned Consolidated Independent School District)4853
 5%
   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 Students327373
 14.1%
African American43
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3959
 51.3%
Pacific Islander00
White275304
 10.5%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%20.4%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Ned Middle

Students at Jim Ned Middle are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Jim Ned Middle.

Yes. Jim Ned Middle ranks in the top 7.1% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Jim Ned Middle usually go on to attend Jim Ned High School


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

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