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Clarendon J H

Q: Is Clarendon J H a good school?

Clarendon J H ranks 480 th of 2344 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

480^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,344 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Clarendon J H is a public middle school in Clarendon, Texas, serving 78 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Clarendon Independent School District, which is ranked 201 out of 961 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clarendon J H has consistently performed above the state average on STAAR tests across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's projected proficiency rates are expected to be 50% in 6th grade reading, 54.17% in 7th grade reading, and 73.68% in 8th grade reading, all of which are higher than the state averages. Similarly, the school's projected math proficiency rates are also above the state averages. Clarendon J H's performance in science and social studies for 8th grade is also above the state averages.

While the school generally performs well, there are some disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, particularly African American students and special education students. However, the school's performance is particularly strong for male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, with these subgroups ranking in the top 400-800 out of over 2,200 Texas middle schools. Additionally, the school has maintained a very low dropout rate and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting efficient resource allocation to support student learning and success.

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,834

Per pupil spending ?

49.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

822 5th St
Clarendon, TX 79226-0610

(806) 310-7655

District: Clarendon Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Clarendon J H usually attend:

High:

Clarendon High School

Feeder schools for Clarendon J H:

Elementary:

Clarendon Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

8.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2018 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Texas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2018

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Texas avg44%

480^th of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 23 pts since 2018

From top 43% (2018) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

201^st of 961Clarendon 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
2025	72.4	480 of 2344	79.5%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	463 of 2372	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	504 of 2330	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	397 of 2254	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	70.3	499 of 2252	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	55.4	825 of 2193	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	904 of 2080	56.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	5.8	1186 of 1193	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	57.5	665 of 2182	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	1089 of 2118	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.5	567 of 2058	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	35.4	1352 of 2008	32.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	72.2	357 of 1825	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	390 of 2242	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.8	732 of 2241	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.1	362 of 2221	83.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	489 of 2151	77.3%	★★★★☆
2019	47.8	1025 of 2047	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.4	1035 of 2008	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	66.5	527 of 1481	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.2	537 of 1488	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.4	196 of 1501	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	505 of 1446	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	624 of 1430	56.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	68.3	452 of 2119	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	68.3	469 of 2116	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	400 of 2043	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	395 of 1935	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	29.2	1475 of 1895	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	67.9	367 of 1820	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.4	633 of 2235	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	56.9	793 of 2251	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.2	265 of 2220	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	53.2	855 of 2172	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.7	1020 of 2073	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.8	699 of 2039	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	72.5	354 of 1818	80.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	569 of 2246	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	394 of 2245	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	393 of 2228	82.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.8	538 of 2168	75.2%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	592 of 2069	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	54.8	770 of 2030	62.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	15.5	1797 of 1815	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	44.5	822 of 1757	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	23.2	1560 of 1712	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	19.8	1517 of 1626	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	57.9	549 of 1439	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	487 of 1733	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	59.0	653 of 1749	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.2	566 of 1723	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	621 of 1700	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.4	806 of 1684	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	830 of 1673	50.4%	★★★☆☆

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)

Male (2025)81st percentile~ school

Female (2025)80th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)80th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)79th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)70th percentile-13 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)64th percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)62nd percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2023)1st percentile-77 vs school

African American (2019)1st percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics60%+21 vs state

Reading58%+4 vs state

Science53%+6 vs state

Social Studies42%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Clarendon J H	Public	6-8	822 5th St	Clarendon	79226	Donley County	Clarendon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 310-7655	69	7	9.9	49.3%	54 (78.3%)	3 (4.3%)	6 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.7%)	72.4	480^th of 2344 public middle schools	79.5%		73.2	463^rd of 2372 public middle schools	80.5%	17	50.0	54.2	73.7	55.2	58.3	68.4	52.6	42.1	$11,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarendon J H

What high school do graduates of Clarendon J H attend?

Students who attend Clarendon J H usually go on to attend Clarendon High School

What is the racial makeup of Clarendon J H?

Students at Clarendon J H are 78% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Is Clarendon J H a good school?

Clarendon J H ranks 480^th of 2344 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Clarendon J H in?

Clarendon Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Clarendon J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 69 students attended Clarendon J H.

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