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Sundown J H

Summary:

Sundown J H is a middle school located in Sundown, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Sundown Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 71 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sundown J H consistently outperforms the state average in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with the majority of its student subgroups ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools. The school's dropout rate has been 0% for the past several years, indicating excellent student retention. Sundown J H has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic student population (around 57%) and a sizable White student population (around 40%). The school serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with around 45-50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Sundown J H has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Texas middle schools, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent school years, particularly for its performance with specific student subgroups such as Gifted and Talented, Hispanic, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to the nearby Levelland Middle School, which is part of the Levelland Independent School District, Sundown J H significantly outperforms in academic measures, such as STAAR test scores and school rankings. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Sundown J H, making it a standout example in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 605 S School St
       Sundown, TX  79372

(806) 602-8823

District: Sundown Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
321st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,013 Help


Students who attend Sundown J H usually attend:

High:    Sundown High School

Feeder schools for Sundown J H:

Elementary:    Sundown Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.3%
White:
39.4%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Compare Details Sundown J H ranks better than 86.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.13. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.3%), White (39.4%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sundown J H is 9.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sundown J H is $14,013.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sundown J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Sundown J H 321st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Sundown J H in the ranking list.)

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Sundown Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Sundown Independent School District (Isd) 71st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sundown J H

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Rank History for all students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.14 108th 1573 93.1%
2005 78.98 197th 1582 87.5%
2006 78.96 209th 1585 86.8%
2007 79.02 192nd 1684 88.6%
2008 78.55 193rd 1718 88.8%
2009 78.69 180th 1763 89.8%
2010 80.84 98th 1803 94.6%
2011 78.52 148th 1895 92.2%
2012 85.65 146th 1951 92.5%
2013 83.46 168th 1973 91.5%
2014 86.68 123rd 1987 93.8%
2015 87.94 104th 2043 94.9%
2016 76.58 363rd 1987 81.7%
2017 87.46 183rd 2027 91.0%
2018 83.73 225th 2080 89.2%
2019 83.00 265th 2193 87.9%
2021 82.58 265th 2252 88.2%
2022 85.70 212th 2254 90.6%
2023 85.86 224th 2330 90.4%
2024 80.13 321st 2361 86.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.63 1256th 1597 21.4%
2021 53.89 529th 1712 69.1%
2023 71.70 245th 1815 86.5%
2024 49.07 853rd 1881 54.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.98 165th 2039 91.9%
2019 75.21 275th 2073 86.7%
2021 90.50 73rd 2172 96.6%
2022 86.73 135th 2220 93.9%
2023 73.05 363rd 2251 83.9%
2024 69.88 407th 2224 81.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.56 116th 2008 94.2%
2019 86.89 180th 2047 91.2%
2021 84.31 224th 2151 89.6%
2022 87.23 173rd 2221 92.2%
2023 80.15 302nd 2241 86.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.66 192nd 1430 86.6%
2019 74.04 280th 1446 80.6%
2022 83.02 21st 1488 98.6%
2023 78.15 132nd 1481 91.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.02 252nd 2008 87.5%
2019 90.10 81st 2058 96.1%
2021 83.85 120th 2118 94.3%
2022 85.47 139th 2182 93.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 417th 2030 79.5%
2019 74.60 377th 2069 81.8%
2021 77.14 350th 2168 83.9%
2022 82.15 269th 2228 87.9%
2023 88.82 160th 2245 92.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.98 187th 1895 90.1%
2019 82.66 196th 1935 89.9%
2021 87.82 122nd 2043 94.0%
2022 84.51 173rd 2077 91.7%
2023 82.42 213th 2116 89.9%
2024 75.21 309th 2108 85.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sundown J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.02 223rd 1673 86.7%
2019 75.83 315th 1684 81.3%
2021 67.51 424th 1700 75.1%
2022 85.03 136th 1723 92.1%
2023 83.57 171st 1749 90.2%
2024 77.77 241st 1724 86.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Sundown J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 68 3 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1990 69 2 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1991 72 0 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 68 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 117
1993 85 0 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1994 75 0 0 77 1 n/a n/a 0 153
1995 74 1 0 71 3 n/a n/a 0 149
1996 74 1 0 71 3 n/a n/a 0 149
1997 72 4 0 70 4 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 73 1 0 79 1 n/a n/a 0 154
1999 62 2 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2000 58 2 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2001 66 1 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2002 69 0 0 58 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2003 69 0 0 58 1 n/a n/a 0 128
2004 66 3 0 64 2 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 67 2 0 63 1 n/a n/a 0 133
2006 66 2 0 60 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2007 58 3 0 63 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 60 4 0 62 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2009 62 5 0 63 1 n/a n/a 0 131
2010 68 3 0 60 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2011 74 2 0 56 3 0 0 0 135
2012 79 1 0 66 2 0 2 0 150
2013 83 1 0 68 1 0 3 0 156
2014 71 0 0 92 2 0 2 0 167
2015 69 0 0 82 1 0 2 0 154
2016 51 3 0 94 1 0 0 0 149
2017 56 2 0 94 0 0 0 0 152
2018 42 5 0 86 0 0 0 0 133
2019 48 4 1 81 0 0 0 0 134
2020 53 5 0 77 0 0 0 0 135
2021 58 3 0 80 0 0 0 0 141
2022 53 2 0 78 0 0 3 0 136
2023 59 1 1 82 0 0 2 0 145
2024 52 0 1 77 0 0 2 0 132

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 Sundown J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 121 n/a n/a n/a
1990 123 10.0 12.3 n/a
1991 123 9.8 12.5 n/a
1992 117 10.3 11.3 28.2
1993 146 11.0 13.3 39.7
1994 153 12.0 12.8 0
1995 149 10.6 14.1 2.7
1996 149 10.6 14.1 2.7
1997 150 12.5 12.0 18
1998 154 13.8 11.2 35.1
1999 128 12.8 10.0 55.5
2000 118 13.1 9.0 53.4
2001 123 15.0 8.2 58.5
2002 128 14.1 9.1 44.5
2003 128 14.1 9.1 44.5
2004 135 13.2 10.2 39.3
2005 133 13.5 9.9 42.1
2006 130 13.5 9.6 46.2
2007 125 14.9 8.4 48.8
2008 127 14.5 8.8 40.9
2009 131 15.6 8.4 31.3
2010 132 15.6 8.4 37.9
2011 135 13.1 10.2 28.9
2012 150 13.8 10.8 32.7
2013 156 12.9 12.0 19.9
2014 167 13.3 12.5 27.5
2015 154 14.0 11.0 35.1
2016 149 15.0 9.9 40.9
2017 152 13.2 11.4 44.1
2018 133 15.1 8.7 47.4
2019 134 15.3 8.7 35.8
2020 135 13.6 9.8 47.4
2021 141 13.0 10.8 44.7
2022 136 13.2 10.2 49.3
2023 145 12.2 11.8 46.9
2024 132 13.5 9.7 49.2

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 Sundown J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 121 n/a n/a n/a
1990 123 10.0 12.3 n/a
1991 123 9.8 12.5 n/a
1992 117 10.3 11.3 28.2
1993 146 11.0 13.3 39.7
1994 153 12.0 12.8 0
1995 149 10.6 14.1 2.7
1996 149 10.6 14.1 2.7
1997 150 12.5 12.0 18
1998 154 13.8 11.2 35.1
1999 128 12.8 10.0 55.5
2000 118 13.1 9.0 53.4
2001 123 15.0 8.2 58.5
2002 128 14.1 9.1 44.5
2003 128 14.1 9.1 44.5
2004 135 13.2 10.2 39.3
2005 133 13.5 9.9 42.1
2006 130 13.5 9.6 46.2
2007 125 14.9 8.4 48.8
2008 127 14.5 8.8 40.9
2009 131 15.6 8.4 31.3
2010 132 15.6 8.4 37.9
2011 135 13.1 10.2 28.9
2012 150 13.8 10.8 32.7
2013 156 12.9 12.0 19.9
2014 167 13.3 12.5 27.5
2015 154 14.0 11.0 35.1
2016 149 15.0 9.9 40.9
2017 152 13.2 11.4 44.1
2018 133 15.1 8.7 47.4
2019 134 15.3 8.7 35.8
2020 135 13.6 9.8 47.4
2021 141 13.0 10.8 44.7
2022 136 13.2 10.2 49.3
2023 145 12.2 11.8 46.9
2024 132 13.5 9.7 49.2

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 Sundown J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (4.1%) $14,387 (95.9%) $15,001
2020 $1,014 (6.9%) $13,596 (93.1%) $14,609
2021 $607 (4.3%) $13,406 (95.7%) $14,013

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sundown J H

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 265th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 224th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Sundown J H)3953
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))3953
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sundown J H)8687
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))8687
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Sundown J H)6566
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))6566
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sundown J H)6373
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))6373
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Sundown J H)8274
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))8274
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sundown J H)8878
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))8878
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Sundown J H)5465
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))5465
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sundown J H)3850
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sundown Independent School District (Isd))3850
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students134145
 8.2%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic8182
 1.2%
Pacific Islander00
White4859
 22.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%46.9%
 11.1%

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

Sundown J H ranks 321st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sundown J H are 58% Hispanic, 39% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 132 students attended Sundown J H.


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