Summary:
The Jarrell Independent School District (Isd) contains one middle school, Jarrell Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 899 students in a community where nearly two-thirds of students are economically disadvantaged.
Jarrell Middle shows a clear upward trajectory, improving its state percentile rank from the 19th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 30th percentile in 2025-2026. The school has a zero percent dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. However, performance varies dramatically by subject. The standout strength is Algebra I, where 75% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 54%. In contrast, general mathematics proficiency across grades 6-8 averages only 24.29%, roughly 14 points below the state average. Reading proficiency averages 47.16%, and 8th-grade social studies is the weakest area at just 18.93% proficient, nearly 13 points below the state average.
Year-over-year trends reveal both progress and concern. Between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, 6th-grade reading jumped 9.4 points and 6th-grade math improved 7.8 points. However, 8th-grade math dropped over 10 points, warranting investigation. Seventh-grade reading also lags, being the only grade where the school's score falls below the district average. The "Algebra I paradox" suggests a highly effective advanced math program that has not yet translated to success for the general student body. With per-student spending of $9,802—below the national average—the school is demonstrating meaningful improvement despite resource constraints, though targeted interventions in 8th-grade math, 7th-grade reading, and social studies remain critical.
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