Is Kirbyville J H a good school?

Kirbyville J H ranks 1398 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kirbyville J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Kirbyville J H.

What is the racial makeup of Kirbyville J H?

Students at Kirbyville J H are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Kirbyville J H attend?

Students who attend Kirbyville J H usually go on to attend Kirbyville High School

Kirbyville J H

Summary:

Kirbyville J H is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Kirbyville, Texas, with a student population of 363. The school is part of the Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 588 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Kirbyville J H has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 605 out of 2,252 Texas middle schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 1,398 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating). Its performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from around 15-55% across different subjects and grade levels. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students, African American, and Hispanic students generally outperforming their White and special needs counterparts. Kirbyville J H also maintains low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.9% over the past several years.

When compared to the nearby Newton Middle and Buna J H, Kirbyville J H generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates on STAAR tests and higher statewide rankings. However, the nearby schools have lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population. Kirbyville J H's per-student spending has increased in recent years, but its relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.5 suggests the school may need to consider increasing its teaching staff to provide more individualized attention to students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2200 S Margaret Ave
Kirbyville, TX 75956-2722

(409) 420-0692

District: Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1398^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,204

Students who attend Kirbyville J H usually attend:

High:

Kirbyville High School

Feeder schools for Kirbyville J H:

Elementary:

Kirbyville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

8.8%

African American:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirbyville J H ranks worse than 59.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.64. (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: White (76.6%), Hispanic (8.8%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirbyville J H is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Kirbyville J H employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirbyville J H is $10,204.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kirbyville J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kirbyville J H 1398^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kirbyville J H in the ranking list.)

Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District 588^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirbyville J H

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Rank History for all students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	69.15	403^rd	1573	74.4%
2005	61.91	601^st	1582	62.0%
2006	57.62	731^st	1585	53.9%
2007	57.55	775^th	1684	54.0%
2008	66.76	514^th	1718	70.1%
2009	62.96	660^th	1763	62.6%
2010	67.22	497^th	1803	72.4%
2011	69.19	449^th	1895	76.3%
2012	66.80	584^th	1951	70.1%
2013	58.51	815^th	1973	58.7%
2014	52.79	982^nd	1987	50.6%
2015	57.26	887^th	2043	56.6%
2016	56.50	919^th	1987	53.7%
2017	60.56	648^th	2027	68.0%
2018	61.28	627^th	2080	69.9%
2019	52.70	897^th	2193	59.1%
2021	65.46	605^th	2252	73.1%
2022	47.27	1089^th	2254	51.7%
2023	55.55	919^th	2330	60.6%
2024	39.64	1398^th	2361	40.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	34.85	517^th	753	31.3%
2021	53.54	307^th	743	58.7%
2022	19.88	728^th	813	10.5%
2023	16.86	748^th	817	8.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.85	465^th	1597	70.9%
2019	35.85	1053^rd	1626	35.2%
2021	56.92	458^th	1712	73.2%
2022	37.63	1056^th	1757	39.9%
2023	39.49	1030^th	1815	43.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	65.86	459^th	2039	77.5%
2019	54.86	762^nd	2073	63.2%
2021	75.02	282^nd	2172	87.0%
2022	51.04	952^nd	2220	57.1%
2023	57.62	775^th	2251	65.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.93	654^th	2008	67.4%
2019	60.12	690^th	2047	66.3%
2021	71.31	453^rd	2151	78.9%
2022	56.12	835^th	2221	62.4%
2023	64.03	638^th	2241	71.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.41	288^th	1430	79.9%
2019	57.75	736^th	1446	49.1%
2021	59.90	705^th	1501	53.0%
2022	55.85	793^rd	1488	46.7%
2023	63.97	615^th	1481	58.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.47	722^nd	2008	64.0%
2019	48.72	891^st	2058	56.7%
2021	61.94	521^st	2118	75.4%
2022	34.28	1530^th	2182	29.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.19	631^st	2030	68.9%
2019	46.12	1012^th	2069	51.1%
2021	60.29	707^th	2168	67.4%
2022	38.84	1358^th	2228	39.0%
2023	45.52	1166^th	2245	48.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.21	434^th	1167	62.8%
2019	42.99	622^nd	1193	47.9%
2021	70.41	235^th	1213	80.6%
2022	42.30	655^th	1251	47.6%
2023	51.33	527^th	1273	58.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.27	399^th	1895	78.9%
2019	64.17	512^th	1935	73.5%
2021	69.83	404^th	2043	80.2%
2022	51.08	885^th	2077	57.4%
2023	55.31	790^th	2116	62.7%

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Rank History for White students at Kirbyville J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	47.32	835^th	1673	50.1%
2019	39.01	1082^nd	1684	35.7%
2021	47.80	868^th	1700	48.9%
2022	35.66	1199^th	1723	30.4%
2023	41.72	1081^st	1749	38.2%

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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 Kirbyville J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	194	42	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1990	185	51	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	238
1991	185	49	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	-1	237
1992	173	39	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
1993	195	37	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
1994	227	38	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1995	205	37	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
1996	205	37	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
1997	189	44	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	241
1998	205	35	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	249
1999	216	35	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2000	210	50	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
2001	223	39	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2002	192	33	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	234
2003	192	33	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	234
2004	193	31	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2005	221	29	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2006	198	35	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	237
2007	188	47	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	244
2008	192	40	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	242
2009	178	30	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
2010	189	29	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	228
2011	176	33	1	8	0	2	6	0	226
2012	169	30	0	14	0	2	5	0	220
2013	169	23	1	17	0	0	9	0	219
2014	154	23	1	21	0	0	6	0	205
2015	156	17	1	14	0	0	6	0	194
2016	301	28	2	21	0	0	8	0	360
2017	290	29	1	23	0	0	11	0	354
2018	263	36	0	19	0	0	12	0	330
2019	255	27	1	25	0	0	16	0	324
2020	274	35	0	22	0	0	18	0	349
2021	269	36	1	23	1	0	14	0	344
2022	273	38	1	27	2	0	21	0	362
2023	278	26	1	32	4	0	22	0	363

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 Kirbyville J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	240	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	238	17.0	14.0	n/a
1991	237	16.6	14.2	n/a
1992	215	16.5	13.0	24.2
1993	237	17.0	13.9	20.7
1994	269	17.5	15.4	24.2
1995	250	19.0	13.2	24.4
1996	250	19.0	13.2	24.4
1997	241	19.4	12.4	26.6
1998	249	19.2	13.0	31.3
1999	258	19.6	13.2	45.3
2000	264	20.2	13.1	34.5
2001	268	19.8	13.5	36.6
2002	234	21.2	11.0	44.9
2003	234	21.2	11.0	44.9
2004	230	20.5	11.2	41.3
2005	259	20.9	12.4	47.9
2006	237	21.1	11.2	47.3
2007	244	21.1	11.6	50.8
2008	242	20.9	11.6	50
2009	216	19.5	11.1	52.8
2010	228	19.8	11.4	50.9
2011	226	19.5	11.5	52.2
2012	220	18.0	12.1	55
2013	219	18.5	11.8	53.4
2014	205	17.0	12.0	54.6
2015	194	16.0	12.1	50
2016	360	23.0	15.6	57.5
2017	354	24.0	14.7	58.8
2018	330	23.9	13.7	60
2019	324	24.4	13.2	61.1
2020	349	26.1	13.3	64.2
2021	344	27.4	12.5	67.7
2022	362	29.5	12.2	67.7
2023	363	28.9	12.5	64.5

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 Kirbyville J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	240	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	238	17.0	14.0	n/a
1991	237	16.6	14.2	n/a
1992	215	16.5	13.0	24.2
1993	237	17.0	13.9	20.7
1994	269	17.5	15.4	24.2
1995	250	19.0	13.2	24.4
1996	250	19.0	13.2	24.4
1997	241	19.4	12.4	26.6
1998	249	19.2	13.0	31.3
1999	258	19.6	13.2	45.3
2000	264	20.2	13.1	34.5
2001	268	19.8	13.5	36.6
2002	234	21.2	11.0	44.9
2003	234	21.2	11.0	44.9
2004	230	20.5	11.2	41.3
2005	259	20.9	12.4	47.9
2006	237	21.1	11.2	47.3
2007	244	21.1	11.6	50.8
2008	242	20.9	11.6	50
2009	216	19.5	11.1	52.8
2010	228	19.8	11.4	50.9
2011	226	19.5	11.5	52.2
2012	220	18.0	12.1	55
2013	219	18.5	11.8	53.4
2014	205	17.0	12.0	54.6
2015	194	16.0	12.1	50
2016	360	23.0	15.6	57.5
2017	354	24.0	14.7	58.8
2018	330	23.9	13.7	60
2019	324	24.4	13.2	61.1
2020	349	26.1	13.3	64.2
2021	344	27.4	12.5	67.7
2022	362	29.5	12.2	67.7
2023	363	28.9	12.5	64.5

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 Kirbyville J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$952 (9.7%)	$8,828 (90.3%)	$9,780
2020	$848 (9.2%)	$8,418 (90.8%)	$9,266
2021	$1,194 (11.7%)	$9,011 (88.3%)	$10,204

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirbyville J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 897^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 919^th of 2330 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Kirbyville J H)	26	51	25%
6th Grade Reading (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	26	51	25%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville J H)	48	49	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	48	49	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Kirbyville J H)	46	56	10%
7th Grade Reading (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	46	56	10%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville J H)	64	53	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	64	53	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Kirbyville J H)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Reading (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	53	51	2%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville J H)	79	55	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	79	55	24%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Kirbyville J H)	38	34	4%
8th Grade Science (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	38	34	4%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kirbyville J H)	21	22	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	21	22	1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Kirbyville J H)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District)	74	37	37%
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	324	363	12%
African American	27	26	3.7%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	25	32	28%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	255	278	9%
Two or More Races	16	22	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.1%	64.5%	3.4%

Schools Near Kirbyville 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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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
Kirbyville J H	Public	6-8	2200 S Margaret Ave	Kirbyville	75956	Jasper County	Kirbyville Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 420-0692	363	29	12.5	64.5%	278 (76.6%)	26 (7.2%)	32 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	39.6	1398^th of 2361 public middle schools	40.8%		55.5	919^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.6%	479	55.0		46.2	48.5	50.5		35.9	41.8	22.0		26.9	14.7	$10,204	$1,194	$9,011
Buna J H	Public	6-8	177 Fm 253	Buna	77612	Jasper County	Buna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 994-4860	348	28	12.2	46.0%	320 (92.0%)	10 (2.9%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	50.9	1030^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.4%		55	935^th of 2330 public middle schools	59.9%	95	75.0		53.3	53.7	53.6		42.9	33.3	22.0		37.1	34.7	$11,620	$1,393	$10,227
Newton Middle	Public	5-8	2814 Hwy 190 E	Newton	75966	Newton County	Newton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 420-6600	333	27	12.1	79.3%	183 (55.0%)	121 (36.3%)	14 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	37.9	1468^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.8%		28.1	1768^th of 2330 public middle schools	24.1%	300		29.9	34.6	40.3	54.8	19.4	15.4	16.9	41.1	10.5	45.2	27.4	$12,873	$2,092	$10,781

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