Summary
Littlefield J H in Littlefield, TX, serves 281 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Littlefield Independent School District (Isd), a rural area where about 77-79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has consistently earned a 2-star rating from Schooldigger over the past decade, placing it in the average-to-below-average range compared to other Texas middle schools, with a stable state ranking around the 32nd to 47th percentile.
One of the school's standout strengths is its exceptional support for English Language Learner (ELL) students, who ranked in the 78th percentile statewide in 2025-2026—a dramatic improvement from the 37th percentile just two years prior. The school also boasts a perfect 0.0% dropout rate for the past five years, a remarkable achievement given its high level of economic disadvantage. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 is lower than the typical Texas public school average of 15:1, allowing for more individualized attention. However, the school faces persistent challenges, particularly in 8th Grade Social Studies, where proficiency rates have ranged from 8% to 18% over the last four years, well below the state average of 30-32%. Math proficiency is also a struggle, especially in 6th and 7th grades, though 8th graders have recently met or exceeded state averages in math, suggesting the school effectively closes gaps by the end of middle school.
While there are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, Littlefield J H differentiates itself through targeted programs for specific student groups. For instance, migrant students ranked in the 87th percentile in 2022-2023, a dramatic turnaround from a 6th percentile ranking five years prior. The school has also shown recent progress in addressing gender-based performance gaps, with male and female students now performing nearly equally in the 45th to 47th percentile range. Overall, Littlefield J H provides a stable, supportive environment with strong retention and targeted interventions, though it continues to work on improving core academic areas like math and social studies.
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