Summary:
The Quitman Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Quitman J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 282 students. This school stands out for its consistent above-average state ranking, placing in the 71st to 74th percentile over the last three school years, and it has earned a 4-star rating. The school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, which suggests smaller class sizes and more individualized attention, while spending $10,988 per student. With a 0.0% dropout rate and a moderate economic disadvantage rate of 51.77% for free or reduced lunch, the school demonstrates strong resource efficiency and a positive school culture.
Academically, Quitman J H shows a clear pattern of strength in Reading, particularly in 8th grade, where 71.43% of students were proficient in 2025-2026—nearly 13 percentage points above the state average. However, Mathematics presents a mixed picture: while 7th graders achieved a standout 40.96% proficiency rate (well above the state's 29.41%), 6th and 8th graders scored below state averages in the same year. This inconsistency suggests that performance is heavily dependent on the specific cohort of students, with the 6th-grade class in 2025-2026 facing notable challenges. Additionally, 8th Grade Social Studies is a consistent strength, with proficiency rates growing from 34.09% to 39.8% over two years, and Science also appears strong, with 54.55% proficiency in 8th grade compared to the state's 46.25%.
One of the most interesting findings is the "7th Grade Math Anomaly," where this grade level significantly outperforms both the state and its own 6th and 8th-grade peers. This could be due to an effective teacher, a specialized curriculum, or a targeted intervention program. Meanwhile, the school's overall stability in ranking, despite year-over-year fluctuations in individual grade-level scores, points to a resilient instructional framework. For parents, this means Quitman J H offers a generally strong education with standout programs in Reading and Social Studies, but may require extra support for students struggling in 6th and 8th-grade Math.
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