Summary:
Emory, Texas, is served by a single middle school, Rains J H, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Rains Independent School District (Isd).
This school presents a study in contrasts. On one hand, it boasts a 0% dropout rate and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, suggesting a supportive environment where students are retained and receive individual attention. However, its academic performance is volatile and deeply uneven. The school's state ranking dropped sharply from the 51st percentile to the 30th percentile in a single year. The most glaring issue is in general mathematics, where proficiency rates are critically low—for example, only 9.21% of 7th graders met grade-level standards in 2025-2026, far below the state average. This is a major red flag for parents concerned about core math skills.
Conversely, the school has a standout strength in its advanced math program. Students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam performed exceptionally well, with 76.47% achieving proficiency, dramatically outperforming both the district and state averages. Reading scores are a mixed bag, with 7th grade reading (63.39%) being a bright spot that exceeds the state average, while 6th and 8th grade reading lag behind. With 60.84% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a majority low-income population. The key takeaway for parents is that Rains J H has a strong foundation in student support but faces an urgent crisis in general math achievement that requires immediate attention.
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