Summary
Crockett J H is a middle school in Crockett, TX, serving 248 students in grades 6-8 within the Crockett Independent School District (Isd). The school has faced significant academic challenges over the past decade, consistently ranking in the bottom 15-20% of Texas middle schools, with a current 1-star rating and 11th percentile statewide ranking. Over 92% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a very high rate of economic disadvantage that strongly correlates with lower academic performance. Despite a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1 and a zero percent dropout rate, proficiency on state assessments is critically low across most subjects, especially mathematics—only about 1 in 11 sixth graders and 1 in 5 eighth graders are proficient in math.
Comparing Crockett J H to nearby Grapeland J H (just 12.91 miles away) highlights stark differences. While both schools are below state averages, Grapeland serves a much lower poverty rate (54.81% economically disadvantaged) and ranks in the 27th percentile, with significantly better math proficiency—for example, 23.91% of sixth graders are proficient in math at Grapeland compared to just 8.86% at Crockett. Interestingly, Crockett J H spends over 50% more per student ($12,075 vs. $7,908) yet achieves far worse results, suggesting that the school’s struggles are deeply tied to the intense concentration of poverty rather than a lack of funding.
There are a few bright spots. The school excels at accelerating its highest-performing math students: those taking Algebra I have achieved 100% proficiency for two consecutive years. Additionally, English Language Learner students rank in the 60th percentile statewide, earning a 3-star rating, indicating effective support for non-native speakers. However, performance for Special Education students is inconsistent, dropping from the 56th to the 21st percentile in one year. Overall, Crockett J H is a school investing heavily in resources but facing systemic challenges in core subjects, particularly math, that require more than financial solutions to overcome.
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