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Panhandle J H

Public Grades 6-8

162^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 93% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Panhandle J H is a small, rural middle school in Panhandle, TX, serving 129 students in grades 6-8 as part of the high-performing Panhandle Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking in the 93rd percentile statewide (5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, a significant improvement from the previous year. Compared to the nearby Highland Park Middle in Amarillo, which ranks in the 50th percentile, Panhandle J H offers a dramatically different academic experience, particularly in mathematics.

The school's math program is a standout strength. In 7th grade math, 82% of students are proficient, compared to just 24% at Highland Park Middle and 29% statewide. Even more impressive, Panhandle J H has achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam for four consecutive years, indicating a highly effective pipeline for accelerating students into advanced coursework. The school also demonstrates a strong ability to support all learners, earning 5-star ratings for its female, male, and low socio-economic status students in the most recent year. This is a remarkable rebound from a dip in 2023-2024, when performance for low-income students dropped to the 61st percentile; the school has since surged to the 93rd percentile for this group.

While Panhandle J H excels in reading and math, 8th grade social studies remains a relative weakness, with proficiency rates hovering in the low-to-mid 40% range, though still above the state average. The school benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1 and higher per-student spending ($11,072) compared to Highland Park Middle. Additionally, the school has maintained a perfect 0.0% dropout rate for the past five years, underscoring a supportive environment that keeps all students on track through these critical middle school years.

129

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,776

Per pupil spending ?

23.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 Elsie Ave
Panhandle, TX 79068-1030

(806) 537-3541

District: Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Panhandle J H usually attend:

High:

Panhandle High School

Feeder schools for Panhandle J H:

Elementary:

Panhandle Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.6%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (71% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Texas middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg72%

Texas avg47%

162^nd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

63^rd of 951Panhandle 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	89.2	162 of 2335	93.1%	★★★★★
2025	80.4	320 of 2344	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.3	379 of 2372	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.9	250 of 2330	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	85.3	218 of 2254	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	88.5	172 of 2252	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	83.2	260 of 2193	88.1%	★★★★☆
2018	88.1	169 of 2080	91.9%	★★★★★
2017	88.4	171 of 2027	91.6%	★★★★★
2016	89.3	72 of 1987	96.4%	★★★★★
2015	83.9	181 of 2043	91.1%	★★★★★
2014	91.9	32 of 1987	98.4%	★★★★★
2013	81.4	217 of 1973	89.0%	★★★★☆
2012	69.5	503 of 1951	74.2%	★★★★☆
2011	56.5	926 of 1895	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	47.1	1159 of 1803	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.7	457 of 1763	74.1%	★★★★☆
2008	69.7	419 of 1718	75.6%	★★★★☆
2007	70.7	400 of 1684	76.2%	★★★★☆
2006	75.9	277 of 1585	82.5%	★★★★☆
2005	69.5	421 of 1582	73.4%	★★★★☆
2004	78.3	196 of 1573	87.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.2	846 of 2182	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	797 of 2118	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.3	740 of 2058	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.7	231 of 2008	88.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	160 of 2240	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	75.2	302 of 1825	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	342 of 2242	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.8	208 of 2241	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.1	176 of 2221	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	89.7	141 of 2151	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	81.0	265 of 2047	87.1%	★★★★☆
2018	85.7	181 of 2008	91.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	76.1	146 of 1230	88.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	492 of 1481	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.6	70 of 1488	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	76.5	282 of 1501	81.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.5	264 of 1446	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.0	357 of 1430	75.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	48.0	988 of 2119	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	540 of 2116	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	258 of 2077	87.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	294 of 2043	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	79.4	238 of 1935	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	82.0	196 of 1895	89.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	152 of 2253	93.3%	★★★★★
2025	66.8	386 of 1820	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	53.2	882 of 2235	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	371 of 2251	83.5%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	183 of 2220	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	79.2	220 of 2172	89.9%	★★★★☆
2019	66.1	475 of 2073	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	426 of 2039	79.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	163 of 2253	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	77.1	272 of 1818	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	427 of 2246	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	277 of 2245	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	271 of 2228	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	232 of 2168	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	311 of 2069	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	85.1	203 of 2030	90.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	245 of 1956	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	32.9	1150 of 1568	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	70.5	285 of 1891	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	103 of 1815	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	121 of 1757	93.1%	★★★★★
2021	57.9	437 of 1712	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	67.5	252 of 1626	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	99.1	7 of 1597	99.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.1	219 of 1731	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	67.1	370 of 1439	74.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.6	434 of 1733	75.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	344 of 1749	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	387 of 1723	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	331 of 1700	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	425 of 1684	74.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	277 of 1673	83.4%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2025)88th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)87th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)87th percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)61st percentile-29 vs school

Hispanic (2024)53rd percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+46 vs state

Reading76%+21 vs state

Mathematics74%+34 vs state

Social Studies42%+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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Panhandle J H	Public	6-8	1001 Elsie Ave	Panhandle	79068	Carson County	Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 537-3541	129	12	10.4	23.3%	104 (80.6%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (10.9%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.2%)	89.2	162^nd of 2335 public middle schools	93.1%		80.4	320^th of 2344 public middle schools	86.3%	158	100.0	70.0	75.7	83.7	68.0	81.6	73.3	41.9	$10,776
Highland Park Middle	Public	6-8	15300 Amarillo Blvd E	Amarillo	79108	Potter County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 335-2823	194	12	15.9	54.6%	78 (40.2%)	3 (1.5%)	94 (48.5%)	11 (5.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	46.5	1157^th of 2335 public middle schools	50.4%		57.9	850^th of 2344 public middle schools	63.7%	307	84.2	36.1	55.2	67.2	33.9	23.7	55.8	13.2	$8,751

Frequently Asked Questions about Panhandle J H

What is the racial makeup of Panhandle J H?

Students at Panhandle J H are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Panhandle J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 129 students attended Panhandle J H.

Is Panhandle J H a good school?

Yes. Panhandle J H ranks in the top 6.9% of Texas middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Panhandle J H attend?

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

What district is Panhandle J H in?

Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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