Plainview J H

Plainview J H is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Plainview Independent School District (ISD) in Plainview, TX. With 689 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, the school faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement and overall well-being of its diverse student population.

Plainview J H consistently underperforms the state average on STAAR assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies all significantly below the Texas state averages. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of its diverse student population, with rankings for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students all in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools. Additionally, Plainview J H has seen a steady increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0.7% in 2019-2020 to 1.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

While Plainview J H's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other nearby middle schools, Lockney J H and Plainview Intermediate, which are also in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, Carr Middle in Hale Center, TX, outperforms Plainview J H on several academic measures. However, Plainview J H stands out for its relatively strong performance on the STAAR Algebra I end-of-course exam, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages.