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Stratford J H

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Stratford J H ranks 1032 nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

1032^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Stratford J H is a small, rural middle school in the Texas Panhandle serving 137 students in grades 5 through 8, and it is part of the high-performing Stratford Independent School District (Isd).

This school has a notable strength in 8th-grade reading, where students have consistently outperformed the state average for the past four years, with recent proficiency rates around 67% compared to the state's 59%. However, the school's overall performance is marked by significant volatility. For instance, 7th-grade math has become a major concern, with only 10% of students proficient in the most recent year, a sharp drop from previous years. Additionally, the school shows a stark difference in how it serves students by gender, with male students ranking in the 75th percentile statewide while female students rank in the 28th percentile. Social studies scores have also generally lagged behind state averages, and special education students are in need of more support, ranking in the 20th percentile. While the school benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1 and above-average per-pupil spending, these resources are not yet translating into consistent success across all subjects and student groups.

Because there are no other schools within 20 miles of Stratford J H, it is the sole middle school option for families in the area. The school's performance can vary greatly from year to year, depending heavily on the specific group of students in each grade. While the district overall is strong, this school's recent 3-star rating (56th percentile) reflects these challenges. Parents should be aware that while the school excels in 8th-grade reading, it faces clear hurdles in 7th-grade math and in providing equitable support for all students, particularly girls and those receiving special education services.

137

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,407

Per pupil spending ?

66.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

503 N 8th St
Stratford, TX 79084-0108

(806) 366-3320

District: Stratford Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Stratford J H usually attend:

High:

Stratford High School

Feeder schools for Stratford J H:

Elementary:

Mary Allen Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.6%

White:

27.0%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 83rd percentile in 2023 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 83rd-percentile peak (2023) to 56th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Texas avg47%

1,032^nd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

158^th of 951Stratford 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	50.6	1032 of 2335	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.8	756 of 2344	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.6	719 of 2372	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.2	398 of 2330	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	54.7	892 of 2254	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.6	773 of 2252	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	659 of 2193	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	45.0	1084 of 2080	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.9	774 of 2027	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.8	975 of 1987	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.5	803 of 2043	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.8	474 of 1987	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	73.0	417 of 1973	78.9%	★★★★☆
2012	82.2	208 of 1951	89.3%	★★★★☆
2011	67.7	500 of 1895	73.6%	★★★★☆
2010	66.3	533 of 1803	70.4%	★★★★☆
2009	72.0	369 of 1763	79.1%	★★★★☆
2008	70.3	407 of 1718	76.3%	★★★★☆
2007	79.8	173 of 1684	89.7%	★★★★☆
2006	83.0	123 of 1585	92.2%	★★★★★
2005	69.6	417 of 1582	73.6%	★★★★☆
2004	65.1	521 of 1573	66.9%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	40.7	1246 of 2182	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.9	570 of 2118	73.1%	★★★★☆
2019	47.9	927 of 2058	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.3	1718 of 2008	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.6	695 of 1390	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.6	649 of 1428	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	583 of 1770	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	671 of 1720	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.2	1263 of 1643	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.8	633 of 1592	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	26.5	1212 of 1445	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	1332 of 1376	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.7	1617 of 2240	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.8	930 of 1825	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.4	695 of 2242	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.6	406 of 2241	81.9%	★★★★☆
2022	49.7	1017 of 2221	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	926 of 2151	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	696 of 2047	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.5	1201 of 2008	40.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	1073 of 2141	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.0	723 of 1731	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.1	476 of 2119	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	387 of 2116	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	54.0	799 of 2077	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.4	662 of 2043	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.2	642 of 1935	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.7	1067 of 1895	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	952 of 2253	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	565 of 1820	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.4	541 of 2235	75.8%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	540 of 2251	76.0%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	766 of 2220	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.8	455 of 2172	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	821 of 2073	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.5	1229 of 2039	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	564 of 2253	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	66.6	442 of 1818	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	735 of 2246	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	443 of 2245	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	58.0	786 of 2228	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.2	661 of 2168	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.1	683 of 2069	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.2	951 of 2030	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	46.6	63 of 108	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	29.2	1574 of 1956	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.7	790 of 1568	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.8	1024 of 1891	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.9	507 of 1712	70.4%	★★★★☆
2018	54.0	461 of 1597	71.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	401 of 1731	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	69.9	329 of 1439	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	58.9	623 of 1733	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	78.0	265 of 1749	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	53.5	753 of 1723	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.7	736 of 1700	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.4	537 of 1684	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	711 of 1673	57.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2026)77th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2026)75th percentile+19 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)50th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)50th percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)43rd percentile-18 vs school

Migrant (2019)42nd percentile-28 vs school

Female (2026)28th percentile-28 vs school

Special Education (2026)20th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading55%~ state avg

Mathematics41%~ state avg

Social Studies27%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				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 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
Stratford J H	Public	5-8	503 N 8th St	Stratford	79084	Sherman County	Stratford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 366-3320	137	12	11.2	66.4%	37 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (68.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	50.6	1032^nd of 2335 public middle schools	55.8%		61.8	756^th of 2344 public middle schools	67.7%	276	54.8	47.1	53.3	66.7	48.4	38.2	10.0	51.2	27.3	$10,407

Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford J H

Is Stratford J H a good school?

Stratford J H ranks 1032^nd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stratford J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 137 students attended Stratford J H.

What district is Stratford J H in?

Stratford Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Stratford J H attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Stratford J H?

Students at Stratford J H are 69% Hispanic, 27% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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

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