Summary:
The Dekalb Independent School District (Isd) contains one middle school, James L Germany Middle, which serves grades 5 through 8 with 270 students and a favorable 11:1 student-teacher ratio.
James L Germany Middle presents a mixed picture of strengths and challenges. The school’s standout performance is in advanced math, with 90.48% of students proficient in Algebra I, dramatically exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Fifth-grade reading is another bright spot, with 71.01% proficiency versus the state’s 58.47%. However, the school struggles significantly in standard grade-level math and social studies. For instance, only 16.44% of 6th graders and 28.81% of 8th graders were proficient in math, well below state averages. Social studies is a persistent weakness, with just 18.99% of 8th graders proficient. The school’s overall state ranking has declined from the 53rd percentile (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 36th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026, reflecting a downward trend in several subjects.
Despite a majority of students (62.22%) coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, the school maintains a zero percent dropout rate and spends $11,783 per student. The small class sizes suggest potential for personalized instruction, yet the test scores indicate this advantage is not fully realized across all subjects. The 5th grade cohort appears strongest, outperforming the state in reading and nearly matching it in math, but this foundation is not consistently built upon in later grades. For parents, this school offers exceptional advanced math opportunities and strong early middle school reading, but requires attention to standard math and social studies performance in grades 6 through 8.
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