Summary
Linda Jobe Middle in Mansfield, TX, serves 820 students in grades 7 and 8 and is part of the highly-rated Mansfield Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 22% of Texas districts. The school is a study in contrasts, excelling dramatically in advanced math while facing challenges with grade-level math and support for certain student groups.
Linda Jobe’s standout feature is its exceptional Algebra I acceleration program, with a stunning 99.21% of students proficient on the End-of-Course exam—far exceeding the state average of 54.03% and even outperforming its own district’s 75.41%. This is a consistent strength, making it a powerhouse for advanced math compared to nearby schools like Arlington Classics Academy - Middle, which has only 51.28% proficiency in Algebra I. However, this success creates a "tale of two math performances," as only 38.11% of 8th graders are proficient in grade-level math, below both the district (42.28%) and state (47.24%) averages. In reading, Linda Jobe is a solid performer, with 7th-grade proficiency at 56.85% (state: 54.04%), but it lags behind the high-achieving Brooks Wester Middle, which boasts 75.77% proficiency in 8th-grade reading.
The school also shows notable strengths and weaknesses with specific student groups. African American students consistently rank in the 70th percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating, indicating effective support. However, Special Education students rank in the bottom 19% (1-star), and Multi-racial students rank in the bottom 24% (1-star), signaling urgent needs for targeted intervention. Linda Jobe’s performance is influenced by its feeder school, Donna Shepard Academy, which has a 57.39% economically disadvantaged rate, compared to the more affluent feeders of higher-performing district peers. Despite these challenges, the school maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.3%, half the district average, reflecting a strong culture of student retention.
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