Middle Schools in Paris Independent School District (Isd)

The Paris Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to two middle schools: Crockett Intermediate (grades 5-6) and Paris J.H. (grades 7-8). While both schools serve a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests that Paris J.H. is the stronger performing school overall.

Paris J.H. appears to outperform Crockett Intermediate on various metrics, including higher test scores across most subject areas and grade levels, as well as a higher statewide school ranking. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Paris J.H. is projected to have 45.69% of 7th graders and 55.08% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 42.42% and 31.63% respectively at Crockett Intermediate. Additionally, Paris J.H. has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

While both schools and the overall Paris ISD district lag behind the state average proficiency rates on STAAR tests, the data suggests there is room for improvement in the district's academic outcomes. The high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools also indicate a need to address socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning. Overall, the data highlights the importance for the Paris ISD to continue working to improve academic performance, particularly at the lower-performing Crockett Intermediate, while also addressing the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing student success.