Farwell J H

Farwell J H in Farwell, TX, is a small middle school serving 131 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Farwell Independent School District (Isd), and it has achieved an impressive 81st percentile statewide ranking with a 4-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out dramatically when compared to the nearby Bovina Middle, which ranks in the 15th percentile. Farwell J H consistently outperforms Bovina in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in 6th grade reading, 51.28% of Farwell students are proficient versus 22.22% at Bovina, and in 8th grade social studies, Farwell achieves 37.21% proficiency compared to just 8.33% at Bovina. A standout achievement is the school's perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for four consecutive years, suggesting an exceptionally effective advanced math program. The school also maintains a 0.0% dropout rate over the past five years, reflecting a positive and engaging school climate. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.7:1, students receive highly personalized attention.

Farwell J H has undergone a remarkable turnaround, climbing from a 38th percentile ranking in 2016-2017 to its current high performance. While the school excels overall, there are areas for attention. Performance for Special Education students has recently declined from the 95th to the 35th percentile, and there is an opportunity to ensure equity in outcomes for Hispanic students, who perform at the 64th percentile compared to White students at the 90th percentile. The school serves a diverse student body, with 45.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch in the 2024-2025 school year, a figure that has fluctuated in recent years.