Is Karnes City J H a good school?

Karnes City J H ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Karnes City J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended Karnes City J H.

What is the racial makeup of Karnes City J H?

Students at Karnes City J H are 76% Hispanic, 20% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Karnes City J H attend?

Students who attend Karnes City J H usually go on to attend Karnes City High School

Karnes City J H

Summary:

Karnes City J H is a public middle school in Karnes City, Texas, serving 221 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high dropout rates, and a predominantly Hispanic student population from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Karnes City J H has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in reading and math are significantly lower than the state averages. Performance also varies greatly among different student subgroups, with White students generally outperforming their Hispanic and African American peers, and English Language Learners and students with special needs struggling the most. The school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 0.0% to 11.3% in recent years.

Comparing Karnes City J H to nearby schools, such as Poth J H in the Poth Independent School District, highlights the significant achievement gaps. Poth J H consistently outperforms Karnes City J H on STAAR tests and has a much higher percentage of students meeting proficiency standards. Despite Karnes City J H spending more per student than Poth J H, this higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. Addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population, particularly Hispanic, African American, and English Language Learner students, should be a priority for the district and school leadership.

Detail:

Public 6-8

410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118-3016

(830) 780-6400

District: Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2026^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,314

Students who attend Karnes City J H usually attend:

High:

Karnes City High School

Feeder schools for Karnes City J H:

Elementary:	Karnes City Pri
	Roger E Sides Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.7%

White:

19.6%

African American:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Karnes City J H ranks worse than 85.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.04. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), White (19.6%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Karnes City J H is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Karnes City J H employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Karnes City J H is $13,314.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Karnes City J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Karnes City J H 2026^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Karnes City J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Karnes City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Karnes City Independent School District (Isd) 807^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Karnes City J H

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Rank History for all students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	48.67	917^th	1573	41.7%
2005	52.28	834^th	1582	47.3%
2006	47.60	940^th	1585	40.7%
2007	53.61	878^th	1684	47.9%
2008	65.74	547^th	1718	68.2%
2009	67.95	484^th	1763	72.5%
2010	72.94	307^th	1803	83.0%
2011	69.62	433^rd	1895	77.2%
2012	52.91	954^th	1951	51.1%
2013	54.98	912^th	1973	53.8%
2014	59.11	807^th	1987	59.4%
2015	67.06	615^th	2043	69.9%
2016	61.90	774^th	1987	61.0%
2017	47.27	961^st	2027	52.6%
2018	46.40	1046^th	2080	49.7%
2019	38.42	1335^th	2193	39.1%
2021	47.76	1083^rd	2252	51.9%
2022	39.33	1350^th	2254	40.1%
2023	24.35	1857^th	2330	20.3%
2024	20.04	2026^th	2361	14.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.49	184^th	1592	88.4%
2022	24.85	1427^th	1643	13.1%
2023	19.46	1562^nd	1720	9.2%
2024	15.63	1657^th	1760	5.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.49	577^th	1597	63.9%
2019	44.80	741^st	1626	54.4%
2021	47.45	677^th	1712	60.5%
2022	38.82	1018^th	1757	42.1%
2023	41.64	950^th	1815	47.7%
2024	33.10	1351^st	1881	28.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.50	1230^th	2039	39.7%
2019	32.26	1550^th	2073	25.2%
2021	46.26	1105^th	2172	49.1%
2022	40.89	1304^th	2220	41.3%
2023	23.37	1906^th	2251	15.3%
2024	16.53	2065^th	2224	7.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.60	1197^th	2008	40.4%
2019	42.68	1160^th	2047	43.3%
2021	43.93	1153^rd	2151	46.4%
2022	38.44	1369^th	2221	38.4%
2023	25.14	1807^th	2241	19.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.02	1015^th	1430	29.0%
2019	44.44	995^th	1446	31.2%
2021	37.55	1100^th	1501	26.7%
2022	34.83	1156^th	1488	22.3%
2023	22.18	1323^rd	1481	10.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.61	842^nd	2008	58.1%
2019	25.01	1789^th	2058	13.1%
2021	46.86	974^th	2118	54.0%
2022	32.89	1573^rd	2182	27.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.62	852^nd	2030	58.0%
2019	34.76	1389^th	2069	32.9%
2021	51.59	944^th	2168	56.5%
2022	40.32	1301^st	2228	41.6%
2023	24.31	1792^nd	2245	20.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.92	1028^th	1213	15.3%
2024	38.92	760^th	1271	40.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.01	1133^rd	1895	40.2%
2019	27.33	1558^th	1935	19.5%
2021	45.11	1057^th	2043	48.3%
2022	33.55	1453^rd	2077	30.0%
2023	24.51	1743^rd	2116	17.6%
2024	15.99	1967^th	2108	6.7%

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Rank History for White students at Karnes City J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.27	502^nd	1673	70.0%
2019	66.62	458^th	1684	72.8%
2021	60.79	571^st	1700	66.4%
2022	68.48	436^th	1723	74.7%
2023	31.29	1344^th	1749	23.2%
2024	54.70	715^th	1724	58.5%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Karnes City J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	70	11	0	156	0	n/a	n/a	237
1990	67	11	0	150	0	n/a	n/a	228
1991	71	8	0	154	0	n/a	n/a	233
1992	82	9	0	162	0	n/a	n/a	253
1993	101	7	0	160	0	n/a	n/a	268
1994	106	8	0	159	0	n/a	n/a	273
1995	97	11	0	175	0	n/a	n/a	283
1996	97	11	0	175	0	n/a	n/a	283
1997	109	8	0	149	0	n/a	n/a	266
1998	106	14	0	125	0	n/a	n/a	245
1999	95	11	0	118	0	n/a	n/a	224
2000	94	14	1	130	0	n/a	n/a	239
2001	87	12	2	131	0	n/a	n/a	232
2002	88	2	2	132	1	n/a	n/a	225
2003	88	2	2	132	1	n/a	n/a	225
2004	91	2	1	121	0	n/a	n/a	215
2005	89	11	1	122	0	n/a	n/a	223
2006	75	12	0	124	0	n/a	n/a	211
2007	68	11	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	201
2008	56	11	1	118	0	n/a	n/a	186
2009	67	10	1	115	1	n/a	n/a	194
2010	61	8	1	137	0	n/a	n/a	207
2011	54	7	0	149	0	0	1	211
2012	59	3	0	161	0	0	0	223
2013	61	0	0	169	1	0	2	233
2014	71	7	0	169	1	0	1	249
2015	71	4	0	165	1	1	1	243
2016	68	10	0	162	0	1	0	241
2017	78	1	0	169	0	1	0	249
2018	74	3	0	180	0	0	0	257
2019	71	6	0	188	0	0	0	265
2020	55	7	0	185	0	0	1	248
2021	79	15	1	194	2	0	3	294
2022	43	7	0	158	1	0	3	212
2023	39	5	0	173	0	0	4	221
2024	45	8	0	174	0	0	3	230

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 Karnes City J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	237	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	228	17.0	13.4	n/a
1991	233	17.5	13.3	n/a
1992	253	18.3	13.8	59.3
1993	268	19.0	14.1	61.2
1994	273	19.4	14.1	51.3
1995	283	21.9	12.9	51.9
1996	283	21.9	12.9	51.9
1997	266	21.7	12.3	40.6
1998	245	22.0	11.1	42.9
1999	224	22.0	10.2	58
2000	239	21.3	11.2	49.4
2001	232	23.0	10.1	49.6
2002	225	21.1	10.7	61.3
2003	225	21.1	10.7	61.3
2004	215	21.5	10.0	60
2005	223	20.4	10.9	60.5
2006	211	20.0	10.6	60.2
2007	201	19.8	10.2	63.2
2008	186	21.2	8.8	64.5
2009	194	19.9	9.7	63.9
2010	207	17.0	12.1	62.8
2011	211	16.0	13.1	65.9
2012	223	15.2	14.6	63.2
2013	233	16.7	13.8	61.8
2014	249	17.4	14.3	61.4
2015	243	16.0	15.1	56
2016	241	17.0	14.1	64.3
2017	249	17.2	14.4	58.2
2018	257	17.6	14.5	71.6
2019	265	20.0	13.2	70.9
2020	248	20.8	11.8	75.8
2021	294	20.6	14.2	67
2022	212	19.3	10.9	73.1
2023	221	19.1	11.5	61.5
2024	230	21.4	10.7	59.6

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 Karnes City J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	237	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	228	17.0	13.4	n/a
1991	233	17.5	13.3	n/a
1992	253	18.3	13.8	59.3
1993	268	19.0	14.1	61.2
1994	273	19.4	14.1	51.3
1995	283	21.9	12.9	51.9
1996	283	21.9	12.9	51.9
1997	266	21.7	12.3	40.6
1998	245	22.0	11.1	42.9
1999	224	22.0	10.2	58
2000	239	21.3	11.2	49.4
2001	232	23.0	10.1	49.6
2002	225	21.1	10.7	61.3
2003	225	21.1	10.7	61.3
2004	215	21.5	10.0	60
2005	223	20.4	10.9	60.5
2006	211	20.0	10.6	60.2
2007	201	19.8	10.2	63.2
2008	186	21.2	8.8	64.5
2009	194	19.9	9.7	63.9
2010	207	17.0	12.1	62.8
2011	211	16.0	13.1	65.9
2012	223	15.2	14.6	63.2
2013	233	16.7	13.8	61.8
2014	249	17.4	14.3	61.4
2015	243	16.0	15.1	56
2016	241	17.0	14.1	64.3
2017	249	17.2	14.4	58.2
2018	257	17.6	14.5	71.6
2019	265	20.0	13.2	70.9
2020	248	20.8	11.8	75.8
2021	294	20.6	14.2	67
2022	212	19.3	10.9	73.1
2023	221	19.1	11.5	61.5
2024	230	21.4	10.7	59.6

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 Karnes City J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,712 (21.0%)	$10,212 (79.0%)	$12,924
2020	$1,640 (12.6%)	$11,393 (87.4%)	$13,033
2021	$1,578 (11.9%)	$11,736 (88.1%)	$13,314

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Karnes City J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1335^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1857^th of 2330 Middle schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Karnes City J H)	30	22	8%
6th Grade Reading (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	30	33	3%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Karnes City J H)	48	27	21%
6th Grade Mathematics (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	48	17	31%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Karnes City J H)	39	38	1%
7th Grade Reading (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	39	41	2%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Karnes City J H)	27	21	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	27	15	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Karnes City J H)	47	35	12%
8th Grade Reading (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	47	41	6%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Karnes City J H)	33	28	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	33	15	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Karnes City J H)	42	35	7%
8th Grade Science (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	42	16	26%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Karnes City J H)	20	18	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	20	11	9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Karnes City J H)	80	95	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Karnes City Independent School District (Isd))	62	18	44%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	221	16.6%
African American	6	5	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	188	173	8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	71	39	45.1%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.9%	61.5%	9.4%

Schools Near Karnes City J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Karnes City J H	Public	6-8	410 E Hwy 123	Karnes City	78118	Karnes County	Karnes City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 780-6400	230	21	10.7	59.6%	45 (19.6%)	8 (3.5%)	174 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	20	2026^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.2%		24.4	1857^th of 2330 public middle schools	20.3%	169	62.5	29.4	41.1	37.3	17.9	14.4	9.3	27.1	10.2	$13,314	$1,578	$11,736
Kenedy Middle	Public	6-8	401 F M 719	Kenedy	78119	Karnes County	Kenedy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 583-4100	147	13	11.6	83.7%	5 (3.4%)	2 (1.4%)	137 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	27.6	1799^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.8%		32	1662^nd of 2330 public middle schools	28.7%	137		43.5	39.2	42.1	23.9	25.5	23.7	10.5	18.4	$10,655	$1,330	$9,325
Poth J H	Public	6-8	505 N Dickson St	Poth	78147	Wilson County	Poth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 484-3323	220	18	12.0	29.1%	123 (55.9%)	1 (0.5%)	89 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	89.7	154^th of 2361 public middle schools	93.5%		92.9	99^th of 2330 public middle schools	95.8%	55	92.3	67.5	71.6	75.0	66.2	79.0	72.1	67.9	55.4	$9,680	$837	$8,843

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