Is Poth J H a good school?

Yes. Poth J H ranks in the top 6.5% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Poth J H?

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Poth J H.

What is the racial makeup of Poth J H?

Students at Poth J H are 55% White, 42% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Poth J H attend?

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

Poth J H

Summary:

Poth J H is a high-performing middle school in Poth, TX that serves grades 6-8 and is part of the La Vernia Independent School District, which is ranked 65 out of 968 districts in Texas. With a student population of 206, Poth J H consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas middle schools and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poth J H stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages on STAAR tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 75% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 54.09% statewide, and 79.01% of 7th graders were proficient in Math, compared to 31.89% statewide. The school also excels at supporting different student subgroups, with its Hispanic, White, and male students all ranking in the top 5-10% of Texas middle schools, and even its English Language Learner and Special Education students performing very well.

Compared to nearby schools like La Vernia J H, Karnes City J H, Stockdale J H, and Floresville Middle, Poth J H has a more balanced racial makeup, a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school also stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 92.31% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 44.73%.

Detail:

Public 6-8

505 N Dickson St
Poth, TX 78147-0250

(830) 484-3323

District: Poth Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,680

Students who attend Poth J H usually attend:

High:

Poth High School

Feeder schools for Poth J H:

Elementary:

Poth Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.3%

Hispanic:

41.7%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poth J H ranks better than 93.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.69. (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 (55.3%), Hispanic (41.7%), two or more races (1.5%). (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 Poth J H is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Poth J H employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poth J H is $9,680.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Poth J H 154^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Poth J H in the ranking list.)

Poth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Poth Independent School District (Isd) 65^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poth J H

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Rank History for all students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	74.02	269^th	1573	82.9%
2005	78.44	211^th	1582	86.7%
2006	84.31	95^th	1585	94.0%
2007	83.31	102^nd	1684	93.9%
2008	77.73	213^th	1718	87.6%
2009	73.32	326^th	1763	81.5%
2010	69.33	427^th	1803	76.3%
2011	71.73	362^nd	1895	80.9%
2012	70.78	477^th	1951	75.6%
2013	80.21	251^st	1973	87.3%
2014	85.94	144^th	1987	92.8%
2015	87.66	107^th	2043	94.8%
2016	79.50	297^th	1987	85.1%
2017	92.31	116^th	2027	94.3%
2018	91.78	120^th	2080	94.2%
2019	92.34	115^th	2193	94.8%
2021	97.08	42^nd	2252	98.1%
2022	93.17	93^rd	2254	95.9%
2023	92.93	99^th	2330	95.8%
2024	89.69	154^th	2361	93.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	98.84	13^th	1445	99.1%
2021	99.40	9^th	1592	99.4%
2023	86.17	121^st	1720	93.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.94	715^th	1597	55.2%
2019	68.79	233^rd	1626	85.7%
2021	75.14	157^th	1712	90.8%
2022	52.80	573^rd	1757	67.4%
2023	75.92	196^th	1815	89.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.25	117^th	2039	94.3%
2019	87.93	100^th	2073	95.2%
2021	91.61	66^th	2172	97.0%
2022	78.74	242^nd	2220	89.1%
2023	86.26	136^th	2251	94.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.25	174^th	2008	91.3%
2019	85.13	208^th	2047	89.8%
2021	95.54	53^rd	2151	97.5%
2022	88.68	149^th	2221	93.3%
2023	89.56	135^th	2241	94.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.01	388^th	1430	72.9%
2019	80.35	64^th	1446	95.6%
2021	82.72	92^nd	1501	93.9%
2022	64.41	561^st	1488	62.3%
2023	75.48	235^th	1481	84.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.44	723^rd	2008	64.0%
2019	77.88	197^th	2058	90.4%
2021	97.40	19^th	2118	99.1%
2022	68.87	390^th	2182	82.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.33	88^th	2030	95.7%
2019	94.39	78^th	2069	96.2%
2021	97.50	29^th	2168	98.7%
2022	94.87	70^th	2228	96.9%
2023	92.88	92^nd	2245	95.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.25	131^st	1895	93.1%
2019	87.25	138^th	1935	92.9%
2021	95.77	37^th	2043	98.2%
2022	90.22	102^nd	2077	95.1%
2023	90.51	95^th	2116	95.5%

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Rank History for White students at Poth J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	90.14	82^nd	1673	95.1%
2019	92.24	54^th	1684	96.8%
2021	95.44	20^th	1700	98.8%
2022	91.04	56^th	1723	96.7%
2023	87.54	104^th	1749	94.1%

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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 Poth J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	85	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	145
1990	85	0	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	149
1991	86	0	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	149
1992	91	0	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	165
1993	105	0	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	181
1994	109	0	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	196
1995	117	1	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	213
1996	117	1	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	213
1997	109	0	0	92	0	n/a	n/a	201
1998	103	1	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	182
1999	93	1	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	156
2000	93	0	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	161
2001	96	0	0	77	1	n/a	n/a	174
2002	104	3	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	184
2003	104	3	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	184
2004	104	2	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	175
2005	98	1	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	157
2006	96	2	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	163
2007	107	1	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	183
2008	104	1	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	200
2009	103	0	0	90	0	n/a	n/a	193
2010	82	0	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	175
2011	90	0	1	88	0	0	0	179
2012	96	0	0	102	0	0	1	199
2013	107	0	0	98	1	0	3	209
2014	106	0	0	100	1	0	1	208
2015	98	1	0	77	1	0	3	180
2016	98	1	0	84	0	0	1	184
2017	93	3	0	69	0	0	1	166
2018	88	1	0	91	0	0	0	180
2019	92	1	0	92	0	0	3	188
2020	101	1	0	102	0	0	2	206
2021	104	2	0	102	0	0	2	210
2022	101	2	0	103	0	0	0	206
2023	114	2	0	86	1	0	3	206

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 Poth J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	145	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	149	8.0	18.6	n/a
1991	149	8.4	17.7	n/a
1992	165	9.7	17.0	n/a
1993	181	11.0	16.5	33.1
1994	196	12.2	16.1	29.1
1995	213	13.9	15.3	35.2
1996	213	13.9	15.3	35.2
1997	201	12.5	16.1	32.3
1998	182	13.3	13.7	29.1
1999	156	11.8	13.2	38.5
2000	161	11.7	13.8	41.6
2001	174	11.7	14.9	40.2
2002	184	13.3	13.8	34.8
2003	184	13.3	13.8	34.8
2004	175	13.7	12.8	29.7
2005	157	14.0	11.2	28
2006	163	13.7	11.9	35.6
2007	183	12.1	15.1	35.5
2008	200	12.1	16.5	39
2009	193	12.8	15.0	36.8
2010	175	12.4	14.1	45.7
2011	179	13.5	13.2	44.1
2012	199	13.6	14.5	44.7
2013	209	15.0	13.8	34.9
2014	208	14.9	13.9	35.1
2015	180	14.0	12.8	27.2
2016	184	12.0	15.3	34.8
2017	166	11.9	13.8	38
2018	180	12.9	13.9	42.8
2019	188	13.4	13.9	37.2
2020	206	15.3	13.4	35.9
2021	210	15.4	13.5	29.5
2022	206	14.9	13.8	32.5
2023	206	16.5	12.4	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 Poth J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	145	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	149	8.0	18.6	n/a
1991	149	8.4	17.7	n/a
1992	165	9.7	17.0	n/a
1993	181	11.0	16.5	33.1
1994	196	12.2	16.1	29.1
1995	213	13.9	15.3	35.2
1996	213	13.9	15.3	35.2
1997	201	12.5	16.1	32.3
1998	182	13.3	13.7	29.1
1999	156	11.8	13.2	38.5
2000	161	11.7	13.8	41.6
2001	174	11.7	14.9	40.2
2002	184	13.3	13.8	34.8
2003	184	13.3	13.8	34.8
2004	175	13.7	12.8	29.7
2005	157	14.0	11.2	28
2006	163	13.7	11.9	35.6
2007	183	12.1	15.1	35.5
2008	200	12.1	16.5	39
2009	193	12.8	15.0	36.8
2010	175	12.4	14.1	45.7
2011	179	13.5	13.2	44.1
2012	199	13.6	14.5	44.7
2013	209	15.0	13.8	34.9
2014	208	14.9	13.9	35.1
2015	180	14.0	12.8	27.2
2016	184	12.0	15.3	34.8
2017	166	11.9	13.8	38
2018	180	12.9	13.9	42.8
2019	188	13.4	13.9	37.2
2020	206	15.3	13.4	35.9
2021	210	15.4	13.5	29.5
2022	206	14.9	13.8	32.5
2023	206	16.5	12.4	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 Poth J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$615 (6.3%)	$9,224 (93.7%)	$9,839
2020	$546 (5.8%)	$8,946 (94.3%)	$9,491
2021	$837 (8.6%)	$8,843 (91.4%)	$9,680

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poth J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 115^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 99^th of 2330 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Poth J H)	47	68	21%
6th Grade Reading (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	47	68	21%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poth J H)	77	73	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	77	73	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Poth J H)	81	76	5%
7th Grade Reading (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	81	76	5%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Poth J H)	81	81
7th Grade Mathematics (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	81	81
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Poth J H)	72	89	17%
8th Grade Reading (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	72	89	17%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Poth J H)	83	84	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	83	84	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Poth J H)	77	72	5%
8th Grade Science (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	77	72	5%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Poth J H)	68	56	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	68	56	12%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Poth J H)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Poth Independent School District (Isd))	72	78	6%
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	188	206	9.6%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	92	86	6.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	114	23.9%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.2%	32.5%	4.7%

Schools Near Poth 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
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	206	17	12.4	32.5%	114 (55.3%)	2 (1.0%)	86 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	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
Floresville Middle	Public	6-8	2601 B St	Floresville	78114	Wilson County	Floresville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 393-5350	904	55	16.4	58.1%	267 (29.5%)	16 (1.8%)	598 (66.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	16 (1.8%)	55.1	917^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.2%		49.8	1067^th of 2330 public middle schools	54.2%	150	96.4	53.4	57.1	59.6	28.6	21.0	52.7	44.0	29.1	$8,891	$1,148	$7,743
Floresville Alternative Center	Public	7	335 Alternative Ln	Floresville	78114	Wilson County	Poth Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(830) 393-5300																			(n/a)
Stockdale J H	Public	6-8	600 W W St	Stockdale	78160	Wilson County	Stockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 996-3153	199	18	10.9	52.8%	93 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (49.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	50.2	1055^th of 2361 public middle schools	55.3%		62.7	717^th of 2330 public middle schools	69.2%	338		65.6	50.0	60.0	24.6	35.5	29.1	41.8	21.8	$10,322	$703	$9,619
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	221	19	11.5	61.5%	39 (17.6%)	5 (2.3%)	173 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	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
La Vernia J H	Public	6-8	195 Bluebonnet Rd	La Vernia	78121	Wilson County	La Vernia Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 779-6650	816	44	18.6	29.8%	485 (59.4%)	5 (0.6%)	307 (37.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)	70.2	532^nd of 2361 public middle schools	77.5%		70.7	512^th of 2330 public middle schools	78.0%	20	85.7	71.3	69.1	69.5	48.1	47.1	32.8	49.6	27.6	$8,092	$638	$7,454

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