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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Junction Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1412th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,149
Students who attend Junction Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Junction Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 126
Racial breakdown:
White:
62.7%
Hispanic:
34.9%
African American:
0.8%
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Asian:
0.8%
Two or more races:
0.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.8%
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