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Poolville J H

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Poolville J H ranks 1594 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1594^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 32% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Poolville J H is a small middle school serving 183 students in grades 6-8 in the rural community of Poolville, TX, part of the Poolville Independent School District (Isd).

This school presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, it has a very favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is much lower than nearby schools like Hall Middle (15.9:1) or Bridgeport Middle (15.4:1), and it has maintained a perfect 0.0% dropout rate for five years. However, academic performance in core subjects like math and reading has been declining. For example, only 14% of 7th graders and 18% of 8th graders were proficient in math recently, which is far below the state average and dramatically lower than Millsap Middle (67% in 7th grade math). The school also shows a stark "two-tiered" profile: while most students struggle, those taking advanced Algebra I excel, with 81% proficient compared to the state's 54%. This suggests a wide gap between the highest and lowest achievers.

Interestingly, the school's challenges may start before students even arrive. Data from Springtown Intermediate shows that incoming 6th graders are already behind in reading and math, hinting at a systemic issue within the district. A compelling comparison is with Peaster J H, just 7 miles away, which consistently outperforms Poolville in nearly every subject—for instance, 49% of Peaster's 7th graders were proficient in math versus Poolville's 15%. This shows that small, rural schools can achieve strong results, and that district-level leadership and resource allocation likely play a critical role in shaping student outcomes.

183

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,464

Per pupil spending ?

42.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16025 Fm 920
Poolville, TX 76487-0096

(817) 594-4452

District: Poolville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Poolville J H usually attend:

High:

Poolville High School

Feeder schools for Poolville J H:

Elementary:

Poolville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.5%

Hispanic:

25.1%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (37% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Texas avg47%

1,594^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

537^th of 951Poolville 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	34.1	1594 of 2335	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.4	1604 of 2344	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.2	1663 of 2372	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	56.5	891 of 2330	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.8	818 of 2254	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.5	722 of 2252	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.8	1183 of 2193	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.1	936 of 2080	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	38.3	1244 of 2027	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.1	944 of 1987	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.8	980 of 2043	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.8	924 of 1987	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.1	967 of 1973	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	37.4	1346 of 1951	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.4	1218 of 1895	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.2	696 of 1803	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.0	583 of 1763	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	44.8	1129 of 1718	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.0	1057 of 1684	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.7	964 of 1585	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	33.2	1200 of 1582	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	47.2	954 of 1573	39.4%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	41.7	1206 of 2182	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.0	648 of 2118	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.2	1163 of 2058	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.2	663 of 2008	67.0%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	773 of 1390	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	12.6	1394 of 1428	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	27.5	1411 of 1770	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.6	711 of 1720	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.9	1583 of 2240	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.1	1408 of 1825	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.8	2041 of 2242	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	56.4	859 of 2241	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.5	736 of 2221	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	726 of 2151	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.3	1199 of 2047	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.9	1456 of 2008	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.7	1164 of 1497	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	82.1	3 of 1481	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	77.2	207 of 1488	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	58.8	731 of 1501	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.1	34 of 1430	97.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.8	1696 of 2141	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.4	1300 of 1731	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.2	1620 of 2119	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	51.0	929 of 2116	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	811 of 2077	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.2	1078 of 2043	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.9	875 of 1935	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	735 of 1895	61.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	25.2	1898 of 2253	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	32.7	1317 of 1820	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.4	2042 of 2235	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	65.1	557 of 2251	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	56.0	788 of 2220	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.7	838 of 2172	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	34.7	1464 of 2073	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	44.7	1087 of 2039	46.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.1	1514 of 2253	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.6	1167 of 1818	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	1283 of 2246	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	906 of 2245	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	901 of 2228	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.9	715 of 2168	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.7	1025 of 2069	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.4	509 of 2030	74.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.6	1365 of 1956	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.4	1254 of 1568	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.9	1434 of 1891	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	63.0	372 of 1815	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	16.1	1739 of 1757	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	29.9	1323 of 1712	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.3	1606 of 1626	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	34.8	1044 of 1597	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	24.3	1471 of 1731	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.8	1271 of 1439	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.0	1565 of 1733	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	44.1	1030 of 1749	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.5	1033 of 1723	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.2	883 of 1700	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.4	1321 of 1684	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.7	1240 of 1673	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

At Risk (2022)45th percentile-19 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)44th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2026)33rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)30th percentile~ school

Female (2026)29th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)22nd percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)21st percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)16th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)15th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I81%+27 vs state

Reading47%-8 vs state

Social Studies25%-7 vs state

Mathematics25%-15 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 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Poolville J H	Public	6-8	16025 Fm 920	Poolville	76487	Parker County	Poolville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 594-4452	183	17	11.0	42.1%	129 (70.5%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (25.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	34.1	1594^th of 2335 public middle schools	31.7%		33.4	1604^th of 2344 public middle schools	31.6%	10	81.3			39.3	49.1	54.1			37.3	14.3	18.5	25.0	$7,464
Peaster J H	Public	7-8	8512 Fm 920	Weatherford	76088	Parker County	Peaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 341-5000	277	19	14.3	30.7%	203 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	56.1	871^st of 2335 public middle schools	62.7%		66.3	620^th of 2344 public middle schools	73.5%	251	97.2				50.6	64.4				36.0	46.5	28.7	$7,626
Peaster Intermediate	Public	4-6	3401 Harwell Lake Rd	Weatherford	76088	Parker County	Peaster Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(817) 341-5000	450	25	18.3	28.4%	345 (76.7%)	5 (1.1%)	74 (16.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)		60.5	66.4	57.5			64.7	67.2	37.2				$6,830
Springtown Middle	Public	7-8	500 Pojo Dr	Springtown	76082	Parker County	Springtown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 220-7455	633	49	12.8	47.4%	449 (70.9%)	5 (0.8%)	149 (23.5%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	37	1492^nd of 2335 public middle schools	36.1%		32.6	1643^rd of 2344 public middle schools	29.9%	151	88.1				50.2	46.8				17.1	41.9	21.2	$9,407
Springtown Intermediate	Public	5-6	300 Pojo Dr	Springtown	76082	Parker County	Springtown Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 220-1219	612	42	14.5	52.1%	421 (68.8%)	7 (1.1%)	167 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.3%)								(n/a)			48.6	44.5				31.3	36.4				$8,918
Paradise Middle	Public	6-8	338 Schoolhouse Rd	Paradise	76073	Wise County	Paradise Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 969-5034	319	21	15.1	25.7%	253 (79.3%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	47.8	1112^th of 2335 public middle schools	52.4%		59.2	816^th of 2344 public middle schools	65.2%	296	100.0			51.3	49.6	65.6			30.8	22.4	49.0	25.6	$7,856
Hall Middle	Public	6-8	823 S Bowie	Weatherford	76086	Parker County	Weatherford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 598-2822	934	58	15.9	44.3%	570 (61.0%)	23 (2.5%)	297 (31.8%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.4%)	45.7	1184^th of 2335 public middle schools	49.3%		52.3	1008^th of 2344 public middle schools	57.0%	176	88.4			48.6	43.5	55.0			41.1	13.6	44.0	34.4	$7,804
Tison Middle	Public	6-8	102 Meadow View Rd	Weatherford	76087	Parker County	Weatherford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 598-2960	834	55	15.2	45.3%	508 (60.9%)	18 (2.2%)	264 (31.7%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.2%)	50.7	1030^th of 2335 public middle schools	55.9%		42.1	1323^rd of 2344 public middle schools	43.6%	293	94.7			51.6	46.6	50.3			43.1	13.6	52.0	38.3	$8,174
Bridgeport Middle	Public	6-8	702 17th St	Bridgeport	76426	Wise County	Bridgeport Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 683-2273	478	31	15.4	61.1%	205 (42.9%)	2 (0.4%)	246 (51.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	34.5	1580^th of 2335 public middle schools	32.3%		32.6	1639^th of 2344 public middle schools	30.1%	59	83.6			33.8	42.0	48.1			27.9	27.7	39.2	26.9	$6,848
Millsap Middle	Public	6-8	301 E Brazos St	Millsap	76066	Parker County	Millsap Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 274-2663	251	19	13.0	41.8%	198 (78.9%)	2 (0.8%)	42 (16.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	57.3	833^rd of 2335 public middle schools	64.3%		56.3	886^th of 2344 public middle schools	62.2%	53	84.6			52.1	48.2	60.0			41.1	66.7	53.2	23.2	$8,520

Frequently Asked Questions about Poolville J H

What is the racial makeup of Poolville J H?

Students at Poolville J H are 70% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Poolville J H attend?

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

What district is Poolville J H in?

Poolville Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Poolville J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 183 students attended Poolville J H.

Is Poolville J H a good school?

Poolville J H ranks 1594^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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