Summary:
The Farmersville Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Farmersville J H, which serves grades 7 and 8 with an enrollment of 361 students. The school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1 and has a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 60% receiving free or reduced lunch. The district itself is ranked 276th out of 951 in Texas, earning a 4-star rating, and the school has maintained a stable state ranking between the 63rd and 70th percentile over the last three years.
Farmersville J H shows a fascinating split in academic performance. The school is a standout in advanced math, with Algebra I proficiency rates of 85.71% in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, 8th-grade mathematics proficiency is a significant weakness, with only 25.69% of students proficient compared to the state average of 47.24%. This is likely due to the "Algebra I effect," where top math performers take the Algebra I exam instead of the 8th-grade math test, skewing the results. In contrast, the school excels in reading, with 8th-grade reading proficiency at 72% (vs. 58.69% state) and 7th-grade reading at 60.57% (vs. 54.04% state), showing consistent improvement year-over-year.
Despite economic challenges, Farmersville J H outperforms the state average in four out of six core subject tests, including both reading levels, 7th-grade math, and Algebra I. The school also saw a dramatic improvement in 8th-grade social studies, jumping from 17.06% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 31.53% in 2025-2026, now matching the state average. With a 0% dropout rate and per-student spending of $10,230, the school provides a stable and reliable educational environment, making it a solid choice for families in the district.
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