Danny Jones Middle

Summary:

Danny Jones Middle is a public middle school located in Mansfield, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 853 students. The school is part of the Mansfield Independent School District, which is ranked 207 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Danny Jones Middle consistently outperforms the Mansfield ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 74.11% of 7th graders and 75.24% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 62.42% and 62.09% for Mansfield ISD, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of its subgroups, particularly African American and Hispanic students, ranking 117th out of 1,273 Texas middle schools for African American students and 191st out of 2,116 for Hispanic students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, Danny Jones Middle has maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.6% over the past several years, significantly lower than the state average.

While Danny Jones Middle is a high-performing school, some of the nearby schools, such as Rogene Worley Middle and James Coble Middle, have lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This highlights the importance of equitable access to quality education within the Mansfield ISD. The school's performance for students with special needs and English Language Learners could be an area for further investigation and potential improvement, as these subgroups have lower rankings compared to the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 4500 E Broad St
       Mansfield, TX  76063


(682) 314-4600

District: Mansfield Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,225 Help


Students who attend Danny Jones Middle usually attend:

High:    Mansfield Lake Ridge High School

Feeder schools for Danny Jones Middle:

Elementary:    Anna May Daulton Elementary
    Cora Spencer Elementary
    Judy Miller Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  853

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.4%
White:
18.6%
Hispanic:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Compare Details Danny Jones Middle ranks better than 89.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.4. (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 Student population at Danny Jones Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.4%), White (18.6%), Hispanic (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Danny Jones Middle is 15.7. 10 middle schools in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Danny Jones Middle is $8,225. 8 middle schools in the Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Danny Jones Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Danny Jones Middle 248th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Danny Jones Middle in the ranking list.)

Mansfield Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Mansfield Independent School District (Isd) 207th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Danny Jones Middle

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Rank History for all students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 66.02 550th 1684 67.3%
2008 66.87 509th 1718 70.4%
2009 58.87 788th 1763 55.3%
2010 62.99 637th 1803 64.7%
2011 65.60 584th 1895 69.2%
2012 75.06 366th 1951 81.2%
2013 70.72 480th 1973 75.7%
2014 73.38 437th 1987 78.0%
2015 76.77 356th 2043 82.6%
2016 79.33 301st 1987 84.9%
2017 86.98 188th 2027 90.7%
2018 88.64 160th 2080 92.3%
2019 88.73 174th 2193 92.1%
2021 83.00 255th 2252 88.7%
2022 77.57 366th 2254 83.8%
2023 81.95 299th 2330 87.2%
2024 84.40 248th 2361 89.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.59 100th 720 86.1%
2019 74.06 146th 753 80.6%
2021 62.11 214th 743 71.2%
2022 63.50 238th 813 70.7%
2023 69.17 185th 817 77.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 199th 1376 85.5%
2019 57.85 409th 1445 71.7%
2021 73.06 189th 1592 88.1%
2022 65.92 333rd 1643 79.7%
2023 77.84 204th 1720 88.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.74 391st 1597 75.5%
2019 76.25 154th 1626 90.5%
2021 45.63 731st 1712 57.3%
2022 40.92 943rd 1757 46.3%
2023 60.79 406th 1815 77.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.51 183rd 2039 91.0%
2019 80.00 199th 2073 90.4%
2021 71.94 349th 2172 83.9%
2022 63.08 572nd 2220 74.2%
2023 82.53 187th 2251 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 149th 2008 92.6%
2019 89.78 140th 2047 93.2%
2021 86.66 178th 2151 91.7%
2022 76.29 378th 2221 83.0%
2023 79.21 325th 2241 85.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.44 110th 1430 92.3%
2019 80.88 52nd 1446 96.4%
2021 76.49 279th 1501 81.4%
2022 74.54 288th 1488 80.6%
2023 75.10 246th 1481 83.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.75 294th 2008 85.4%
2019 69.75 323rd 2058 84.3%
2021 52.25 798th 2118 62.3%
2022 63.80 502nd 2182 77.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.80 177th 2030 91.3%
2019 85.81 207th 2069 90.0%
2021 76.64 357th 2168 83.5%
2022 76.50 356th 2228 84.0%
2023 82.38 267th 2245 88.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.51 176th 587 70.0%
2019 64.32 208th 594 65.0%
2021 55.03 276th 589 53.1%
2022 60.76 247th 606 59.2%
2023 56.49 299th 616 51.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.42 62nd 1167 94.7%
2019 88.75 80th 1193 93.3%
2021 86.59 84th 1213 93.1%
2022 76.29 180th 1251 85.6%
2023 85.53 117th 1273 90.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.60 116th 1895 93.9%
2019 93.19 71st 1935 96.3%
2021 84.86 153rd 2043 92.5%
2022 75.62 303rd 2077 85.4%
2023 83.89 191st 2116 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at Danny Jones Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.54 146th 1673 91.3%
2019 83.67 189th 1684 88.8%
2021 79.99 214th 1700 87.4%
2022 81.95 182nd 1723 89.4%
2023 82.04 196th 1749 88.8%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, April 25, 2022

Open Quote It's an incredibly unsafe environment, and I feel that just the two counselors in themselves are ineffective. There's a high risk of getting beat up by a larger student, and I'm tense every day that I walk throughout the halls. The suicidal thoughts of students occur often, not to mention how out of control they are. I would NOT recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, February 20, 2012

Open Quote Danny Jones is one of the best middle schools in the area. We are very pleased with the administrators and teachers...best public school in the East Mansfield, Arlington and Grand Prairie area. We love the different academic programs for our daughter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Danny Jones Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 196 245 32 117 3 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 253 301 37 149 2 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 188 181 29 94 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2008 224 218 40 108 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 253 282 45 118 6 n/a n/a 0 704
2010 268 328 64 148 10 n/a n/a 0 818
2011 253 289 72 171 3 0 34 0 822
2012 256 305 74 197 0 2 37 0 871
2013 281 353 88 195 5 1 40 0 963
2014 288 378 91 188 3 1 38 0 987
2015 268 323 59 146 3 1 43 0 843
2016 274 377 73 172 4 1 49 0 950
2017 267 418 88 186 4 1 52 0 1016
2018 289 426 91 194 2 0 66 0 1068
2019 293 429 105 212 4 0 63 0 1106
2020 277 463 127 221 5 0 69 0 1162
2021 247 428 118 170 1 0 66 0 1030
2022 192 388 101 158 0 2 49 0 890
2023 159 404 109 138 1 2 40 0 853

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Danny Jones Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 593 43.6 13.6 23.9
2006 742 46.3 16.0 29.2
2007 492 31.3 15.7 23.2
2008 590 38.6 15.3 21.7
2009 704 41.5 16.9 23.3
2010 818 47.4 17.2 27.6
2011 822 52.0 15.7 26.4
2012 871 45.8 18.9 25
2013 963 51.2 18.7 25.3
2014 987 59.2 16.6 22
2015 843 52.0 16.2 17.8
2016 950 57.0 16.6 16.6
2017 1016 58.4 17.3 19
2018 1068 61.0 17.4 16.7
2019 1106 64.1 17.2 18
2020 1162 66.2 17.5 20.7
2021 1030 62.5 16.4 21.6
2022 890 53.7 16.5 24.2
2023 853 54.0 15.7 32

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 Danny Jones Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 593 43.6 13.6 23.9
2006 742 46.3 16.0 29.2
2007 492 31.3 15.7 23.2
2008 590 38.6 15.3 21.7
2009 704 41.5 16.9 23.3
2010 818 47.4 17.2 27.6
2011 822 52.0 15.7 26.4
2012 871 45.8 18.9 25
2013 963 51.2 18.7 25.3
2014 987 59.2 16.6 22
2015 843 52.0 16.2 17.8
2016 950 57.0 16.6 16.6
2017 1016 58.4 17.3 19
2018 1068 61.0 17.4 16.7
2019 1106 64.1 17.2 18
2020 1162 66.2 17.5 20.7
2021 1030 62.5 16.4 21.6
2022 890 53.7 16.5 24.2
2023 853 54.0 15.7 32

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 Danny Jones Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $525 (7.1%) $6,903 (92.9%) $7,429
2020 $515 (6.8%) $7,015 (93.2%) $7,530
2021 $447 (5.4%) $7,778 (94.6%) $8,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Danny Jones Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 299th of 2330 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Danny Jones Middle)6268
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6058
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Danny Jones Middle)6957
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6150
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Danny Jones Middle)7574
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6464
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Danny Jones Middle)6953
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6046
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Danny Jones Middle)6958
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))6054
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Danny Jones Middle)6651
 15%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Danny Jones Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mansfield Independent School District (Isd))7164
 7%
   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 Students1106853
 22.9%
African American429404
 5.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian105109
 3.8%
Hispanic212138
 34.9%
Pacific Islander02
White293159
 45.7%
Two or More Races6340
 36.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18%32%
 14%


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Students who attend Danny Jones Middle usually go on to attend Mansfield Lake Ridge High School

Students at Danny Jones Middle are 47% African American, 19% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Danny Jones Middle ranks 248th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 853 students attended Danny Jones Middle.


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