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Young J H ranks 749 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

749^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 68% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Young J H is a middle school in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) serving 710 students in grades 7 and 8, and it stands out as the highest-performing traditional public middle school in its immediate area, consistently ranking in the top 20-25% of Texas middle schools over the past decade.

What truly sets Young J H apart is its exceptional program for advanced coursework, particularly in STEM fields. The school achieves near-perfect proficiency rates on high school-level End-of-Course exams, with 94.69% of students proficient in Algebra I and 100% in Biology—dramatically higher than district averages of 38.91% and 63.47%, respectively. This is a unique strength even when compared to the top-performing charter school in the area, Arlington Classics Academy - Middle, which has a much lower Algebra I proficiency rate of 51.28%. Additionally, Young J H is exceptionally effective at supporting its English Language Learner population, ranking in the 89th percentile statewide for this subgroup, and maintains a near-zero dropout rate (0.0% in 2023-2024), a stark contrast to nearby schools like Bailey J H (1.7%) and Carter J H (1.6%).

However, there is an important nuance to the school's math performance. While 8th graders in the accelerated track achieve near-perfect scores, only 17.19% of 7th graders were proficient in standard 7th-grade math in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 29.41%. This suggests the school's math strength is concentrated in its advanced track, and the standard curriculum may need attention. The school also saw a slight dip in its overall state percentile rank from the 81st to the 68th percentile in the most recent year, which is worth monitoring. Overall, Young J H offers a powerful academic culture and a superior pathway for students aiming for STEM-focused high school tracks, making it a strong choice for families prioritizing advanced coursework and a supportive environment for diverse learners.

710

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,256

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3200 Woodside
Arlington, TX 76016-2359

(682) 867-3400

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Young J H usually attend:

High:

Martin High School

Feeder schools for Young J H:

Elementary:	Ditto Elementary
	Little Elementary
	Miller Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.6%

Hispanic:

29.6%

African American:

23.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2016 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

✓Above the Texas median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg41%

Texas avg51%

749^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 21% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10Middle Schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

668^th of 951Arlington Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.2	749 of 2335	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.7	455 of 2344	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	557 of 2372	76.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.5	592 of 2330	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	440 of 2254	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	66.2	589 of 2252	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	75.0	395 of 2193	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	412 of 2080	80.2%	★★★★☆
2017	70.2	444 of 2027	78.1%	★★★★☆
2016	74.7	413 of 1987	79.2%	★★★★☆
2015	74.9	409 of 2043	80.0%	★★★★☆
2014	71.8	476 of 1987	76.0%	★★★★☆
2013	80.8	234 of 1973	88.1%	★★★★☆
2012	78.2	289 of 1951	85.2%	★★★★☆
2011	65.2	595 of 1895	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.5	386 of 1803	78.6%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	370 of 1763	79.0%	★★★★☆
2008	66.1	532 of 1718	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	75.5	280 of 1684	83.4%	★★★★☆
2006	82.4	141 of 1585	91.1%	★★★★★
2005	79.9	178 of 1582	88.7%	★★★★☆
2004	82.5	95 of 1573	94.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.5	632 of 1295	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.8	363 of 997	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	528 of 1280	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	542 of 1273	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.7	385 of 1251	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.8	522 of 1213	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.1	319 of 1193	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	58.4	379 of 1167	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.5	327 of 642	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	67.1	152 of 505	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	67.9	177 of 617	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	56.8	296 of 616	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.1	201 of 606	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.7	252 of 589	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.6	71 of 594	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	96 of 587	83.6%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	48.8	923 of 2182	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.8	1178 of 2118	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.3	514 of 2058	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	49.7	812 of 2008	59.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	304 of 1390	78.1%	★★★★☆
2025	80.7	151 of 1428	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	241 of 1770	86.4%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	182 of 1720	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	227 of 1643	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	71.6	210 of 1592	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	254 of 1445	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	161 of 1376	88.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	809 of 2240	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.6	379 of 1825	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	520 of 2242	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	599 of 2241	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	482 of 2221	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.3	614 of 2151	71.5%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	457 of 2047	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	68.8	484 of 2008	75.9%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	855 of 1497	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	65.7	423 of 1230	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	753 of 1481	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	71.3	368 of 1488	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	68.5	497 of 1501	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.6	655 of 1446	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.4	639 of 1430	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.4	482 of 2141	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	74.5	254 of 1731	85.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.8	555 of 2119	73.8%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	553 of 2116	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	393 of 2077	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	65.1	503 of 2043	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	545 of 1935	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	62.9	500 of 1895	73.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.4	870 of 2253	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.7	354 of 1820	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	57.5	757 of 2235	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.8	715 of 2251	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.5	632 of 2220	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	56.0	769 of 2172	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.0	480 of 2073	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	59.2	629 of 2039	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.5	676 of 2253	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	69.4	399 of 1818	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	702 of 2246	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.9	571 of 2245	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	415 of 2228	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	549 of 2168	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.8	346 of 2069	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.3	359 of 2030	82.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.2	291 of 806	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.5	219 of 676	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.0	492 of 818	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.7	351 of 817	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.3	385 of 813	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.9	555 of 743	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.4	279 of 753	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.0	469 of 720	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	771 of 1956	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.5	761 of 1568	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.5	1472 of 1891	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	56.4	505 of 1815	72.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	182 of 1757	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.5	88 of 1712	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	61.0	356 of 1626	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	46.9	663 of 1597	58.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	754 of 1731	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.9	292 of 1439	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	452 of 1733	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	69.9	429 of 1749	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.3	417 of 1723	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	57.9	631 of 1700	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.5	398 of 1684	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	65.1	477 of 1673	71.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)78th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)77th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)70th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)64th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)64th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)61st percentile-7 vs school

At Risk (2022)58th percentile-23 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2026)51st percentile-17 vs school

Asian (2026)49th percentile-19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)43rd percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology100%+29 vs state

Algebra I95%+41 vs state

Reading56%~ state avg

Mathematics43%+3 vs state

Social Studies43%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

As are most parents, we were nervous going into junior high in a large town. Our experience has far exceeded our expectations at Young Junior High. The autonomy students are encouraged to develop through advanced learning, a myriad of clubs, a sincere staff and athletic programs, places this junior high among the best in Arlington -- public or private. I feel like my child is very well prepared for high school success both socially and academically. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 4, 2017

I have 2 children at Young Junior High. I love this school! Both of my children are having a great experience. They are both thriving academically, involved in the fine arts (orchestra, band and theatre) and participate on athletic teams. Great school! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 14, 2017

We’re having a wonderful experience at Young JH! My student is an 8th grader now and has learned to be more independent and responsible thanks to the teachers and administrators at Young. She is being challenged and taught to think critically without being overly burdened with homework (about 30 minutes to 1 hour per night with only occasional exceptions), and there is a great variety of high-quality extracurricular activities and clubs. The administration has been very receptive to questions and feedback, and the principal is very dedicated. I highly recommend this school! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Young J H	Public	7-8	3200 Woodside	Arlington	76016	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-3400	710	52	13.7	51.4%	260 (36.6%)	167 (23.5%)	210 (29.6%)	32 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	60.2	749^th of 2335 public middle schools	67.9%		73.7	455^th of 2344 public middle schools	80.6%	294	94.7	100.0			52.4	60.1		17.2	56.1	42.8	$10,256
Iltexas Arlington Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4950 S Bowen Rd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 496-0400	370	25	14.5	85.7%	16 (4.3%)	113 (30.5%)	223 (60.3%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	26.2	1843^rd of 2335 public middle schools	21.1%		23.2	1937^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.4%	94	43.7		92.9	39.3	42.7	52.0	19.7	0.0	29.1	19.3	$8,750
Bailey J H	Public	7-8	2411 Winewood	Arlington	76013	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-0700	754	54	13.8	67.9%	220 (29.2%)	126 (16.7%)	355 (47.1%)	19 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.1%)	43	1282^nd of 2335 public middle schools	45.1%		44.4	1242^nd of 2344 public middle schools	47.0%	40	92.5	96.9			47.6	49.4		17.9	45.3	29.5	$10,907
Gunn J H	Public	6-8	3000 S Fielder Rd	Arlington	76015	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-5400	879	66	13.4	68.6%	177 (20.1%)	179 (20.4%)	479 (54.5%)	14 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.3%)	51.8	995^th of 2335 public middle schools	57.4%		55	915^th of 2344 public middle schools	61.0%	80	86.5			63.0	53.1	56.6	55.8	13.3	44.5	28.3	$10,539
Boles J H	Public	7-8	3900 SW Green Oaks Blvd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(682) 867-8000	512	45	11.4	52.0%	198 (38.7%)	83 (16.2%)	168 (32.8%)	27 (5.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	56.1	870^th of 2335 public middle schools	62.7%		57.5	857^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.4%	13	87.7	100.0			54.2	57.7		19.2	66.9	25.8	$12,812
Arlington Classics Academy - Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5200 S Bowen Rd	Arlington	76017	Tarrant County	Arlington Classics Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 987-1819	509	32	15.7	26.1%	157 (30.8%)	118 (23.2%)	121 (23.8%)	72 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	82.1	288^th of 2335 public middle schools	87.7%		84.3	249^th of 2344 public middle schools	89.4%	39	51.3	91.1		69.6	69.8	80.4	39.7	52.8		67.1	$8,885
Kennedale J H	Public	6-8	930 Corry A Edwards Dr	Kennedale	76060	Tarrant County	Kennedale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 563-8200	624	46	13.5	59.8%	185 (29.6%)	190 (30.4%)	196 (31.4%)	17 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.6%)	39.7	1412^th of 2335 public middle schools	39.5%		43.8	1265^th of 2344 public middle schools	46.0%	147	95.5			46.2	45.6	54.9	31.3	5.6	46.3	26.3	$11,111
Jean McClung Middle	Public	6-8	3000 Forest Ave	Fort Worth	76112	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-5300	514	38	13.5	91.8%	18 (3.5%)	280 (54.5%)	196 (38.1%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	25.6	1866^th of 2335 public middle schools	20.1%		13.3	2178^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.1%	312	87.0	89.3	77.8	34.2	44.1	12.1	25.6	9.5	46.7	11.0	$13,107
J Martin Jacquet Middle	Public	6-8	2501 Stalcup Rd	Fort Worth	76105	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-3500	580	42	13.9	97.1%	12 (2.1%)	242 (41.7%)	309 (53.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (2.1%)	13.9	2183^rd of 2335 public middle schools	6.5%		16	2127^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.3%	56	82.2	84.6	81.8	33.8	34.9	17.5	18.1	6.4	23.1	7.9	$13,103
Workman J H	Public	7-8	701 E Arbrook Blvd	Arlington	76014	Tarrant County	Arlington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(682) 867-1200	1,162	83	14.0	89.3%	48 (4.1%)	256 (22.0%)	773 (66.5%)	56 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.8%)	25.1	1889^th of 2335 public middle schools	19.1%		23.2	1936^th of 2344 public middle schools	17.4%	47	84.0				34.8	33.3		19.8	36.0	20.0	$9,204

Frequently Asked Questions about Young J H

How many students attend Young J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 710 students attended Young J H.

What high school do graduates of Young J H attend?

Students who attend Young J H usually go on to attend Martin High School

What district is Young J H in?

Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Young J H?

Students at Young J H are 37% White, 30% Hispanic, 24% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Young J H a good school?

Young J H ranks 749^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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