Is Panhandle J H a good school?

Panhandle J H ranks 377 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Panhandle J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Panhandle J H.

What is the racial makeup of Panhandle J H?

Students at Panhandle J H are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Panhandle J H attend?

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

Panhandle J H

Summary:

Panhandle J H is a high-performing public middle school in Panhandle, Texas, serving 151 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with impressive academic achievements and strong student outcomes.

Panhandle J H's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 71.11% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Reading and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 54.45% and 37.1%, respectively. The school's performance on the STAAR Algebra I End-of-Course exam is also exceptional, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.73%. Panhandle J H's student demographics include a predominantly white population and a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Compared to the closest neighboring school, Highland Park Middle, which is part of the Highland Park Independent School District, Panhandle J H has significantly higher STAAR test scores and a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam. While Highland Park Middle has a more diverse student population, Panhandle J H's consistent high performance and strong student outcomes suggest that it may serve as a model for other schools in the region and state.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068-1030

(806) 537-3541

District: Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,072

Students who attend Panhandle J H usually attend:

High:

Panhandle High School

Feeder schools for Panhandle J H:

Elementary:

Panhandle Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.5%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Panhandle J H ranks better than 84% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.34. (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 (81.5%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panhandle J H is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Panhandle J H employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panhandle J H is $11,072.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Panhandle J H 377^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Panhandle J H in the ranking list.)

Panhandle Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Panhandle Independent School District (Isd) 58^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Panhandle J H

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Rank History for all students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.33	196^th	1573	87.5%
2005	69.54	421^st	1582	73.4%
2006	75.92	277^th	1585	82.5%
2007	70.65	400^th	1684	76.2%
2008	69.71	419^th	1718	75.6%
2009	68.73	457^th	1763	74.1%
2010	47.07	1159^th	1803	35.7%
2011	56.47	926^th	1895	51.1%
2012	69.49	503^rd	1951	74.2%
2013	81.42	217^th	1973	89.0%
2014	91.93	32^nd	1987	98.4%
2015	83.91	181^st	2043	91.1%
2016	89.33	72^nd	1987	96.4%
2017	88.41	171^st	2027	91.6%
2018	88.07	169^th	2080	91.9%
2019	83.19	260^th	2193	88.1%
2021	88.47	172^nd	2252	92.4%
2022	85.28	218^th	2254	90.3%
2023	84.85	250^th	2330	89.3%
2024	77.34	377^th	2361	84.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	99.12	7^th	1597	99.6%
2019	67.48	252^nd	1626	84.5%
2021	57.85	437^th	1712	74.5%
2022	79.78	121^st	1757	93.1%
2023	85.89	103^rd	1815	94.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.37	426^th	2039	79.1%
2019	66.11	475^th	2073	77.1%
2021	79.19	220^th	2172	89.9%
2022	82.59	183^rd	2220	91.8%
2023	72.93	371^st	2251	83.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.67	181^st	2008	91.0%
2019	81.03	265^th	2047	87.1%
2021	89.73	141^st	2151	93.4%
2022	87.06	176^th	2221	92.1%
2023	85.75	208^th	2241	90.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.01	357^th	1430	75.0%
2019	74.49	264^th	1446	81.7%
2021	76.46	282^nd	1501	81.2%
2022	81.63	70^th	1488	95.3%
2023	67.59	492^nd	1481	66.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.66	231^st	2008	88.5%
2019	53.31	740^th	2058	64.0%
2021	52.31	797^th	2118	62.4%
2022	51.22	846^th	2182	61.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	85.11	203^rd	2030	90.0%
2019	78.72	311^th	2069	85.0%
2021	83.72	232^nd	2168	89.3%
2022	82.00	271^st	2228	87.8%
2023	81.76	277^th	2245	87.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.97	196^th	1895	89.7%
2019	79.42	238^th	1935	87.7%
2021	75.83	294^th	2043	85.6%
2022	79.44	258^th	2077	87.6%
2023	65.24	540^th	2116	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Panhandle J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	77.67	277^th	1673	83.4%
2019	68.55	425^th	1684	74.8%
2021	73.25	331^st	1700	80.5%
2022	71.22	387^th	1723	77.5%
2023	73.66	344^th	1749	80.3%

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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 Panhandle J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	159	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	177
1990	166	1	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	177	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	188
1992	166	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	180
1993	154	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	168
1994	163	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	181
1995	137	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	152
1996	137	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	152
1997	133	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	147
1998	141	0	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	162
1999	153	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	173
2000	158	0	0	21	0	n/a	n/a	179
2001	143	0	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	167
2002	157	1	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	184
2003	157	1	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	184
2004	151	1	0	22	2	n/a	n/a	176
2005	152	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	168
2006	135	0	0	16	3	n/a	n/a	154
2007	130	0	0	13	2	n/a	n/a	145
2008	145	1	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	158
2009	132	1	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	145
2010	147	3	1	15	0	n/a	n/a	166
2011	134	2	0	16	1	1	2	156
2012	122	3	0	13	2	1	2	143
2013	120	4	0	15	2	1	1	143
2014	132	2	1	9	0	0	1	145
2015	133	2	0	10	1	0	1	147
2016	130	0	0	15	1	0	2	148
2017	141	0	0	16	1	0	3	161
2018	146	0	0	18	3	0	0	167
2019	132	1	0	22	2	0	0	157
2020	130	1	1	15	2	0	1	150
2021	146	1	1	15	0	0	1	164
2022	141	0	2	20	0	0	4	167
2023	123	2	1	19	2	0	4	151

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 Panhandle J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	177	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	184	15.0	12.2	n/a
1991	188	31.0	6.0	n/a
1992	180	12.9	13.9	12.2
1993	168	13.0	12.9	20.2
1994	181	14.1	12.8	15.5
1995	152	15.3	9.9	11.2
1996	152	15.3	9.9	11.2
1997	147	15.0	9.8	11.6
1998	162	17.4	9.3	15.4
1999	173	14.3	12.1	26
2000	179	15.9	11.3	26.3
2001	167	15.5	10.8	24.6
2002	184	14.2	13.0	23.4
2003	184	14.2	13.0	23.4
2004	176	14.1	12.5	25
2005	168	12.0	14.0	28
2006	154	12.0	12.8	22.7
2007	145	13.3	10.9	21.4
2008	158	14.5	10.9	22.2
2009	145	15.4	9.4	23.4
2010	166	15.6	10.6	28.3
2011	156	15.2	10.2	32.7
2012	143	14.7	9.6	28
2013	143	14.1	10.0	21
2014	145	14.9	9.7	18.6
2015	147	15.0	9.8	14.3
2016	148	14.0	10.5	14.2
2017	161	14.2	11.3	19.9
2018	167	13.9	11.9	21
2019	157	13.3	11.8	24.2
2020	150	13.5	11.0	26.7
2021	164	13.5	12.0	31.1
2022	167	13.8	12.0	29.9
2023	151	13.8	10.9	32.5

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 Panhandle J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	177	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	184	15.0	12.2	n/a
1991	188	31.0	6.0	n/a
1992	180	12.9	13.9	12.2
1993	168	13.0	12.9	20.2
1994	181	14.1	12.8	15.5
1995	152	15.3	9.9	11.2
1996	152	15.3	9.9	11.2
1997	147	15.0	9.8	11.6
1998	162	17.4	9.3	15.4
1999	173	14.3	12.1	26
2000	179	15.9	11.3	26.3
2001	167	15.5	10.8	24.6
2002	184	14.2	13.0	23.4
2003	184	14.2	13.0	23.4
2004	176	14.1	12.5	25
2005	168	12.0	14.0	28
2006	154	12.0	12.8	22.7
2007	145	13.3	10.9	21.4
2008	158	14.5	10.9	22.2
2009	145	15.4	9.4	23.4
2010	166	15.6	10.6	28.3
2011	156	15.2	10.2	32.7
2012	143	14.7	9.6	28
2013	143	14.1	10.0	21
2014	145	14.9	9.7	18.6
2015	147	15.0	9.8	14.3
2016	148	14.0	10.5	14.2
2017	161	14.2	11.3	19.9
2018	167	13.9	11.9	21
2019	157	13.3	11.8	24.2
2020	150	13.5	11.0	26.7
2021	164	13.5	12.0	31.1
2022	167	13.8	12.0	29.9
2023	151	13.8	10.9	32.5

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 Panhandle J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,015 (9.5%)	$9,640 (90.5%)	$10,655
2020	$1,056 (9.5%)	$10,027 (90.5%)	$11,083
2021	$1,088 (9.8%)	$9,984 (90.2%)	$11,072

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Panhandle J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 250^th of 2330 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Panhandle J H)	48	67	19%
6th Grade Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	48	67	19%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle J H)	81	74	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	81	74	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Panhandle J H)	73	64	9%
7th Grade Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	73	64	9%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle J H)	61	80	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	61	80	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Panhandle J H)	65	83	18%
8th Grade Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	65	83	18%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle J H)	84	50	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	84	50	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Panhandle J H)	49	67	18%
8th Grade Science (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	49	67	18%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Panhandle J H)	41	48	7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	41	48	7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Panhandle J H)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	85	83	2%
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	157	151	3.8%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	22	19	13.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	123	6.8%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.2%	32.5%	8.2%

Schools Near Panhandle 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
Panhandle J H	Public	6-8	1001 Elsie Ave	Panhandle	79068	Carson County	Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 537-3541	151	14	10.9	32.5%	123 (81.5%)	2 (1.3%)	19 (12.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	77.3	377^th of 2361 public middle schools	84.0%		84.9	250^th of 2330 public middle schools	89.3%	127	100.0	71.1	64.4	73.9	71.1	77.3	22.0	65.2	32.6	$11,072	$1,088	$9,984
Highland Park Middle	Public	6-8	15300 Amarillo Blvd E	Amarillo	79108	Potter County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 335-2823	192	16	11.7	57.3%	78 (40.6%)	7 (3.6%)	94 (49.0%)	10 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	48	1129^th of 2361 public middle schools	52.2%		54.2	955^th of 2330 public middle schools	59.0%	174	88.9	49.3	39.1	63.8	42.3	17.0	13.3	63.8	31.0	$9,067	$1,102	$7,965

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