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Junction Middle

Summary:

Junction Middle School is a public middle school located in Junction, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a relatively small student population of 126 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has some areas of strength, such as a low dropout rate and a small student-teacher ratio, its academic performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels.

Academically, Junction Middle's proficiency rates on STAAR Reading and Mathematics tests are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 32.43% of 6th graders and 51.52% of 7th graders proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state averages of 54.45% and 52.08%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 10.81% for 6th grade to 24.24% for 7th grade, well below the state averages of 37.1% and 31.89%. However, the school performs better than the state average in STAAR Science and Social Studies for 8th grade.

The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with male students, White students, and Gifted and Talented students generally outperforming their female, Hispanic, and Special Education counterparts. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 850 out of 2,254 Texas middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,412 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024. While the school's spending per student has increased, and its small student-teacher ratio may contribute to more personalized attention, the academic challenges and equity gaps suggest areas for improvement to better support all students at Junction Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1700 College St
       Junction, TX  76849-4599

(325) 446-2464

District: Junction Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1412th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,149 Help


Students who attend Junction Middle usually attend:

High:    Junction High School

Feeder schools for Junction Middle:

Elementary:    Junction Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
34.9%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Junction Middle ranks worse than 59.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.33. (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 (62.7%), Hispanic (34.9%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction Middle is 12. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction Middle is $12,149.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Junction Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Junction Middle 1412th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Junction Middle in the ranking list.)

Junction Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Junction Independent School District (Isd) 634th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junction Middle

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Rank History for all students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.71 360th 1573 77.1%
2005 67.52 478th 1582 69.8%
2006 65.47 524th 1585 66.9%
2007 73.66 330th 1684 80.4%
2008 64.40 587th 1718 65.8%
2009 62.36 686th 1763 61.1%
2010 60.02 748th 1803 58.5%
2011 68.93 460th 1895 75.7%
2012 59.05 786th 1951 59.7%
2013 56.52 876th 1973 55.6%
2014 51.52 1015th 1987 48.9%
2015 32.55 1520th 2043 25.6%
2016 28.30 1594th 1987 19.8%
2017 31.63 1440th 2027 29.0%
2018 45.62 1068th 2080 48.7%
2019 49.27 1016th 2193 53.7%
2021 44.89 1161st 2252 48.4%
2022 55.89 850th 2254 62.3%
2023 36.68 1513th 2330 35.1%
2024 39.33 1412th 2361 40.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.18 1578th 1597 1.2%
2021 21.49 1643rd 1712 4.0%
2022 25.87 1513th 1757 13.9%
2023 42.21 927th 1815 48.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.63 1331st 2039 34.7%
2019 50.62 918th 2073 55.7%
2021 33.99 1511th 2172 30.4%
2022 39.93 1335th 2220 39.9%
2023 29.21 1736th 2251 22.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.26 1153rd 2008 42.6%
2019 38.18 1293rd 2047 36.8%
2021 36.78 1357th 2151 36.9%
2022 47.62 1067th 2221 52.0%
2023 24.01 1828th 2241 18.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.33 718th 1430 49.8%
2019 65.18 547th 1446 62.2%
2021 59.94 702nd 1501 53.2%
2022 62.37 611th 1488 58.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.10 1321st 2008 34.2%
2019 20.59 1910th 2058 7.2%
2021 34.78 1440th 2118 32.0%
2022 32.69 1579th 2182 27.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.54 1029th 2030 49.3%
2019 63.52 586th 2069 71.7%
2021 52.69 920th 2168 57.6%
2022 62.75 658th 2228 70.5%
2023 50.86 1012th 2245 54.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.75 1525th 1895 19.5%
2019 24.58 1634th 1935 15.6%
2021 33.73 1396th 2043 31.7%
2022 35.55 1374th 2077 33.8%
2023 24.34 1745th 2116 17.5%
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Rank History for White students at Junction Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.80 1027th 1673 38.6%
2019 52.12 745th 1684 55.8%
2021 35.36 1195th 1700 29.7%
2022 46.71 929th 1723 46.1%
2023 32.47 1316th 1749 24.8%
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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 Junction Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 128 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1990 124 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1991 133 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 134 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 135 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 133 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 163 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1996 163 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1997 150 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1998 134 0 1 65 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1999 132 0 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2000 136 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2001 122 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 130 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 130 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 110 0 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2005 106 1 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2006 103 2 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 108 2 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 105 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2009 100 1 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2010 97 0 1 54 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2011 94 0 1 49 0 0 3 0 147
2012 89 0 1 56 0 0 1 0 147
2013 91 0 1 65 0 0 1 0 158
2014 86 0 1 56 0 0 1 0 144
2015 79 0 0 54 0 0 1 0 134
2016 75 0 0 52 0 0 2 0 129
2017 80 0 1 51 0 0 3 0 135
2018 79 0 1 55 0 0 1 0 136
2019 81 0 0 54 0 0 1 0 136
2020 80 0 0 50 0 0 3 0 133
2021 90 0 0 58 0 0 3 0 151
2022 91 1 0 44 0 0 4 0 140
2023 79 1 1 44 0 0 1 0 126

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 Junction Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 192 n/a n/a n/a
1990 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1991 182 13.2 13.7 n/a
1992 179 12.8 13.9 44.1
1993 187 14.0 13.4 45.5
1994 189 14.2 13.3 35.4
1995 236 19.2 12.3 37.3
1996 236 19.2 12.3 37.3
1997 226 21.3 10.6 37.2
1998 200 21.5 9.3 35
1999 188 16.3 11.5 43.6
2000 193 17.2 11.2 42
2001 179 18.1 9.9 43
2002 171 18.2 9.4 47.4
2003 171 18.2 9.4 47.4
2004 160 18.2 8.8 55.6
2005 161 19.0 8.5 54.7
2006 166 16.8 9.9 60.2
2007 173 17.0 10.2 55.5
2008 165 16.7 9.9 52.1
2009 156 14.1 11.0 52.6
2010 152 12.1 12.5 50.7
2011 147 12.8 11.4 51
2012 147 12.7 11.5 54.4
2013 158 10.0 15.7 60.1
2014 144 9.5 15.0 61.1
2015 134 10.0 13.4 56
2016 129 9.0 14.3 63.6
2017 135 10.2 13.1 69.6
2018 136 11.0 12.2 65.4
2019 136 13.0 10.3 63.2
2020 133 13.4 9.9 65.4
2021 151 12.5 12.0 65.6
2022 140 13.0 10.7 66.4
2023 126 10.4 12.0 69.8

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 Junction Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 192 n/a n/a n/a
1990 180 13.0 13.8 n/a
1991 182 13.2 13.7 n/a
1992 179 12.8 13.9 44.1
1993 187 14.0 13.4 45.5
1994 189 14.2 13.3 35.4
1995 236 19.2 12.3 37.3
1996 236 19.2 12.3 37.3
1997 226 21.3 10.6 37.2
1998 200 21.5 9.3 35
1999 188 16.3 11.5 43.6
2000 193 17.2 11.2 42
2001 179 18.1 9.9 43
2002 171 18.2 9.4 47.4
2003 171 18.2 9.4 47.4
2004 160 18.2 8.8 55.6
2005 161 19.0 8.5 54.7
2006 166 16.8 9.9 60.2
2007 173 17.0 10.2 55.5
2008 165 16.7 9.9 52.1
2009 156 14.1 11.0 52.6
2010 152 12.1 12.5 50.7
2011 147 12.8 11.4 51
2012 147 12.7 11.5 54.4
2013 158 10.0 15.7 60.1
2014 144 9.5 15.0 61.1
2015 134 10.0 13.4 56
2016 129 9.0 14.3 63.6
2017 135 10.2 13.1 69.6
2018 136 11.0 12.2 65.4
2019 136 13.0 10.3 63.2
2020 133 13.4 9.9 65.4
2021 151 12.5 12.0 65.6
2022 140 13.0 10.7 66.4
2023 126 10.4 12.0 69.8

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 Junction Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $630 (5.7%) $10,348 (94.3%) $10,977
2020 $1,041 (8.7%) $10,959 (91.3%) $12,000
2021 $1,692 (13.9%) $10,457 (86.1%) $12,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1016th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1513th of 2330 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Junction Middle)3031
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3031
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Junction Middle)3023
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3023
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Junction Middle)4336
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))4336
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Junction Middle)3720
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3720
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Junction Middle)5748
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Junction Middle)5740
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Junction Independent School District (Isd))5740
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Junction Middle)5750
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Junction Independent School District (Isd))5750
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Junction Middle)3424
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3424
 10%
   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 Students136126
 7.4%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic5444
 18.5%
Pacific Islander00
White8179
 2.5%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%69.8%
 6.6%

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Junction Middle ranks 1412th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Junction Middle are 63% White, 35% Hispanic.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Junction Middle.


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