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Hallettsville J H

Q: Is Hallettsville J H a good school?

Hallettsville J H ranks 552 nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

552^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 76% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Hallettsville J H in Hallettsville, TX, is a top-performing middle school serving 305 students in grades 5 through 8 within the highly rated Hallettsville Independent School District (Isd), and it has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for four consecutive years.

This school stands out as a true powerhouse in mathematics and science. For example, in 8th grade math, 75% of students were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 47%. Even more impressive, 100% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam have been proficient for three years in a row, showing a highly effective advanced math program. In 8th grade science, 74% of students were proficient, compared to just 46% statewide. When compared to the nearby Yoakum J H, the differences are stark: Hallettsville J H ranks in the 76th percentile statewide, while Yoakum J H ranks in the 48th. The school also achieves these results with efficient resource use, spending less per student than Yoakum J H while maintaining a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

While the school excels overall, it has areas of focus. It has shown strong success in supporting its African American students, who ranked in the 84th percentile in recent years. However, its biggest challenges are supporting English Language Learner and Special Education students, though recent data shows improvement for both groups. The school has a clear upward trajectory, improving from the 62nd percentile a decade ago to its current 76th percentile ranking, reflecting stable leadership and effective teaching practices that make it a standout choice for families in the area.

305

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,176

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

410 S Russell St
Hallettsville, TX 77964-3099

(361) 798-2242

District: Hallettsville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Hallettsville J H usually attend:

High:

Hallettsville High School

Feeder schools for Hallettsville J H:

Elementary:

Hallettsville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

Hispanic:

20.3%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 76th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (60% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Texas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg59%

Texas avg48%

552^nd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

124^th of 951Hallettsville 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	68.1	552 of 2335	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	74.1	446 of 2344	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	523 of 2372	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.7	716 of 2330	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.8	525 of 2254	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	638 of 2252	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	59.9	718 of 2193	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.6	585 of 2080	71.9%	★★★★☆
2017	55.3	769 of 2027	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	62.9	735 of 1987	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.0	512 of 2043	74.9%	★★★★☆
2014	62.7	718 of 1987	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.3	587 of 1973	70.2%	★★★★☆
2012	47.1	1117 of 1951	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	66.5	546 of 1895	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	58.3	803 of 1803	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.0	1055 of 1763	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	70.6	396 of 1718	76.9%	★★★★☆
2007	71.4	382 of 1684	77.3%	★★★★☆
2006	57.3	742 of 1585	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	41.0	1064 of 1582	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.6	797 of 1573	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	75.6	204 of 1280	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	38.9	739 of 1273	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.1	684 of 1251	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.1	439 of 1213	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.7	811 of 1193	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	567 of 1167	51.4%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.6	1284 of 2182	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.9	653 of 2118	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	622 of 2058	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	562 of 2008	72.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	554 of 1390	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.4	1437 of 1770	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	477 of 2240	78.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.4	353 of 1825	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	67.5	541 of 2242	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	447 of 2241	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	71.8	444 of 2221	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	577 of 2151	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	59.8	699 of 2047	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.0	519 of 2008	74.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	850 of 1497	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.8	891 of 1481	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	70.9	384 of 1488	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	61.6	671 of 1501	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.0	102 of 1446	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	51.6	841 of 1430	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	817 of 2141	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	517 of 1731	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.6	533 of 2119	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	56.2	770 of 2116	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.8	1050 of 2077	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.5	1155 of 2043	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.3	802 of 1935	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.5	623 of 1895	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	900 of 2253	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.7	529 of 1820	70.9%	★★★★☆
2024	65.8	502 of 2235	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	673 of 2251	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	55.7	795 of 2220	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	672 of 2172	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.6	996 of 2073	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	783 of 2039	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.7	618 of 2253	72.6%	★★★★☆
2025	71.7	370 of 1818	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	68.6	518 of 2246	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	52.5	969 of 2245	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	706 of 2228	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.0	665 of 2168	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.4	697 of 2069	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	681 of 2030	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	852 of 1956	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	23.0	1378 of 1568	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.8	899 of 1891	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.5	1102 of 1815	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.7	1172 of 1757	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.8	1246 of 1712	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.4	814 of 1626	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.3	475 of 1597	70.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.4	511 of 1731	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	293 of 1439	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	63.7	520 of 1733	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	56.9	699 of 1749	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.2	439 of 1723	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.8	592 of 1700	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.9	692 of 1684	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	654 of 1673	60.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2024)84th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)62nd percentile-15 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)60th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2026)56th percentile-20 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)43rd percentile-33 vs school

At Risk (2022)41st percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading64%+7 vs state

Mathematics62%+20 vs state

Social Studies27%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (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 Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Hallettsville J H	Public	5-8	410 S Russell St	Hallettsville	77964	Lavaca County	Hallettsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 798-2242	305	25	12.0	34.1%	214 (70.2%)	20 (6.6%)	62 (20.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	68.1	552^nd of 2335 public middle schools	76.4%		74.1	446^th of 2344 public middle schools	81.0%	106	100.0	69.5	61.8	58.3	63.6	70.7	51.3	31.4	75.3	27.3	$10,176
Yoakum J H	Public	6-8	101 Koether Dr	Yoakum	77995	DeWitt County	Yoakum Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 293-3111	273	27	10.2	77.7%	57 (20.9%)	12 (4.4%)	198 (72.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	45	1212^th of 2335 public middle schools	48.1%		43.3	1291^st of 2344 public middle schools	44.9%	79	94.7		25.8	53.9	53.6		18.6	51.7	64.6	23.8	$8,707

Frequently Asked Questions about Hallettsville J H

How many students attend Hallettsville J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Hallettsville J H.

What district is Hallettsville J H in?

Hallettsville Independent School District (Isd)

Is Hallettsville J H a good school?

Hallettsville J H ranks 552^nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hallettsville J H?

Students at Hallettsville J H are 70% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Hallettsville J H attend?

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

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