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Orangefield J H

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Orangefield J H ranks 1327 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1327^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Orangefield J H serves 390 students in grades 6-8 in the Orangefield Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 27% of Texas, and is located in a community with a notably lower rate of economic disadvantage compared to nearby schools.

This school presents a striking contrast in its math program. On one hand, it achieves exceptional results in advanced Algebra I, with proficiency rates that have reached 100% in recent years, far exceeding the state average. This success is closely tied to its outstanding support for Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the 87th percentile statewide. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly with standard grade-level math, where proficiency rates—especially in 7th grade at just 13%—are well below state averages and lower than those at nearby Bridge City Middle. This creates a "barbell" effect: a small group of students excels in advanced math, while the majority face challenges in core math instruction. Reading scores are a relative strength, with 7th-grade reading slightly exceeding the state average.

Overall, the school's state ranking has been volatile, dropping to the 43rd percentile in the most recent data after peaking at the 76th percentile a few years ago. This instability is more pronounced than at nearby schools like Central Middle or Port Neches Middle, which have maintained steadier performance. While the school maintains a perfect 0% dropout rate, its performance with White students has been a persistent weakness, ranking in the bottom 18th percentile for three consecutive years. For parents, this school offers a strong advanced math track and excellent support for gifted learners, but families should be aware of the significant gap in standard math achievement and the overall inconsistency in school-wide performance.

390

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,358

Per pupil spending ?

29.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7745 Sandbar Rd
Orangefield, TX 77639-0228

(409) 735-6737

District: Orangefield Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Orangefield J H usually attend:

High:

Orangefield High School

Feeder schools for Orangefield J H:

Elementary:

Orangefield Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

9.0%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2016 → 43rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (40% vs 47% meeting standards)

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

!Social Studies scores 10 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Texas avg47%

1,327^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

257^th of 951Orangefield 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	42.0	1327 of 2335	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.9	1263 of 2344	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	1030 of 2372	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.1	650 of 2330	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	51.6	972 of 2254	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.8	535 of 2252	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	45.1	1149 of 2193	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.9	908 of 2080	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.3	901 of 2027	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	45.5	1163 of 1987	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.6	902 of 2043	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.7	845 of 1987	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.5	752 of 1973	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.4	970 of 1951	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.1	782 of 1895	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.2	806 of 1803	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.5	502 of 1763	71.5%	★★★★☆
2008	72.8	342 of 1718	80.1%	★★★★☆
2007	75.4	281 of 1684	83.3%	★★★★☆
2006	68.4	441 of 1585	72.2%	★★★★☆
2005	58.5	682 of 1582	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.9	697 of 1573	55.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	58.8	352 of 1213	71.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	39.3	1299 of 2182	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.3	318 of 2118	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	53.5	733 of 2058	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.7	364 of 2008	81.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	59.0	532 of 1770	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	25.5	1402 of 1643	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.7	1371 of 1592	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.6	1174 of 2240	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.2	941 of 1825	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	1103 of 2242	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	573 of 2241	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	47.7	1064 of 2221	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	72.0	438 of 2151	79.6%	★★★★☆
2019	50.5	943 of 2047	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.2	838 of 2008	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.2	197 of 1497	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	71.2	285 of 1230	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	379 of 1481	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	625 of 1488	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.0	622 of 1501	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.6	688 of 1446	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.2	63 of 1430	95.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	1450 of 2141	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.8	1104 of 1731	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	1229 of 2119	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	74.7	328 of 2116	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	58.3	683 of 2077	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.6	518 of 2043	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	40.0	1156 of 1935	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.5	1468 of 1895	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	1373 of 2253	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.9	1152 of 1820	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	1321 of 2235	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.4	754 of 2251	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.3	1155 of 2220	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	62.3	591 of 2172	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	41.3	1245 of 2073	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.6	853 of 2039	58.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.8	1388 of 2253	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.4	1207 of 1818	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.6	1047 of 2246	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.6	692 of 2245	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	882 of 2228	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.7	587 of 2168	72.9%	★★★★☆
2019	39.4	1239 of 2069	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.2	923 of 2030	54.5%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	12.7	641 of 676	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	41.0	476 of 818	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.9	715 of 817	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.4	775 of 813	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	24.3	611 of 743	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.8	689 of 720	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	1254 of 1956	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.3	1353 of 1568	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.3	1273 of 1891	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.0	724 of 1815	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.3	1354 of 1757	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.2	780 of 1712	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.2	1137 of 1626	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.9	938 of 1597	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	26.5	1424 of 1731	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	25.4	1208 of 1439	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.9	1347 of 1733	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.6	987 of 1749	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.6	1226 of 1723	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	51.2	773 of 1700	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.2	1325 of 1684	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.7	1096 of 1673	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2026)87th percentile+44 vs school

African American (2021)71st percentile-5 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)70th percentile+13 vs school

Female (2026)48th percentile+4 vs school

At Risk (2022)40th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)39th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2026)36th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)32nd percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)18th percentile-25 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)5th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I69%+15 vs state

Reading54%~ state avg

Mathematics29%-10 vs state

Social Studies21%-10 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
Orangefield J H	Public	6-8	7745 Sandbar Rd	Orangefield	77639	Orange County	Orangefield Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 735-6737	390	32	12.2	29.5%	339 (86.9%)	3 (0.8%)	35 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	42	1327^th of 2335 public middle schools	43.2%		43.9	1263^rd of 2344 public middle schools	46.1%	64	69.4		48.9	55.4	57.9		30.7	13.0	40.3	21.4	$10,358
Bridge City Middle	Public	6-8	300 Bower Dr	Bridge City	77611	Orange County	Bridge City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 735-1700	715	41	17.3	38.7%	502 (70.2%)	8 (1.1%)	158 (22.1%)	25 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (2.8%)	48.6	1078^th of 2335 public middle schools	53.8%		44	1260^th of 2344 public middle schools	46.2%	182	100.0		47.1	50.7	56.9		30.6	32.4	32.5	42.5	$7,874
West Orange-Stark Middle	Public	6-8	1402 W Green Ave	Orange	77630	Orange County	West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 882-5520	492	39	12.6	90.2%	78 (15.9%)	254 (51.6%)	120 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.7%)	19.9	2046^th of 2335 public middle schools	12.4%		16.1	2121^st of 2344 public middle schools	9.5%	75	100.0		28.0	30.4	42.8		14.0	20.6	35.6	11.7	$9,909
Little Cypress J H	Public	6-8	6765 F M 1130	Orange	77632	Orange County	Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 883-2317	523	36	14.5	56.4%	364 (69.6%)	55 (10.5%)	70 (13.4%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	44.3	1231^st of 2335 public middle schools	47.3%		37.9	1463^rd of 2344 public middle schools	37.6%	232	82.5		55.4	44.3	59.9		31.5	16.0	40.7	29.2	$9,213
Mauriceville Middle	Public	6-8	19952 F M 1130	Orange	77632	Orange County	Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 745-3970	272	23	11.5	58.8%	220 (80.9%)	6 (2.2%)	31 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.5%)	47.7	1117^th of 2335 public middle schools	52.2%		49.8	1078^th of 2344 public middle schools	54.0%	39	85.7		60.3	51.1	52.5		48.0	17.2	34.3	29.3	$10,417
Vidor Middle	Public	5-6	2500 Hwy 12	Vidor	77662	Orange County	Vidor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 951-8882	653	47	13.9	59.7%	566 (86.7%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)								(n/a)		41.4	41.9			26.0	41.3				$14,545
Port Neches Middle	Public	6-8	749 Central Dr	Port Neches	77651	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 722-8115	575	44	13.1	35.5%	332 (57.7%)	20 (3.5%)	159 (27.7%)	55 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	64	656^th of 2335 public middle schools	71.9%		64	686^th of 2344 public middle schools	70.7%	30	100.0		53.9	63.2	69.4		48.8	18.1	57.1	33.5	$8,687
Groves Middle	Public	6-8	5201 Wilson St	Groves	77619	Jefferson County	Port Neches-Groves Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 962-0225	647	44	14.8	51.3%	287 (44.4%)	30 (4.6%)	282 (43.6%)	26 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	55.3	888^th of 2335 public middle schools	62.0%		55.4	907^th of 2344 public middle schools	61.3%	19	100.0		59.2	57.1	55.8		42.9	25.2	52.2	24.9	$8,287
Vidor J H	Public	7-8	945 N Tram Rd	Vidor	77662	Orange County	Vidor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(409) 951-8970	612	40	15.4	52.3%	527 (86.1%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (10.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.8%)	41.7	1340^th of 2335 public middle schools	42.6%		55.6	904^th of 2344 public middle schools	61.4%	436	92.3			44.4	50.9			19.5	43.0	31.3	$8,800
Vidor Jjaep	Public	8	1255 N Main St	Vidor	77662	Orange County	Vidor Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(409) 951-8700	1				1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Orangefield J H

Is Orangefield J H a good school?

Orangefield J H ranks 1327^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Orangefield J H attend?

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

How many students attend Orangefield J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 390 students attended Orangefield J H.

What district is Orangefield J H in?

Orangefield Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Orangefield J H?

Students at Orangefield J H are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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