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Tolar J H

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Tolar J H ranks 546 th of 2344 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

546^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,344 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Tolar J H is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Tolar Independent School District (ISD) in Tolar, Texas, with 190 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.8. The school has consistently received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance.

Tolar J H consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR tests across multiple subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 6th grade reading, 6th grade math, and Algebra I compared to the state. The school has also earned a 5-star rating for female students and Hispanic students in recent years, demonstrating strong performance across various student subgroups. Additionally, Tolar J H has maintained a 0% dropout rate, which is significantly lower than the state average, and spends more per student ($9,359 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Brock J H, Glen Rose Junior High School, Acton Middle, and Granbury Middle, Tolar J H's performance is generally stronger, outperforming these schools on STAAR test proficiency rates, state rankings, and other key metrics. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, it has been able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting effective strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students.

194

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,942

Per pupil spending ?

41.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 E 7th St
Tolar, TX 76476-0368

(254) 835-4718

District: Tolar Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Tolar J H usually attend:

High:

Tolar High School

Feeder schools for Tolar J H:

Elementary:

Tolar Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 90th percentile in 2022 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas middle schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 90th-percentile peak (2022) to 77th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Texas avg45%

546^th of 2,344

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

228^th of 961Tolar 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
2025	69.6	546 of 2344	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	68.3	579 of 2372	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	548 of 2330	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	84.5	235 of 2254	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.4	302 of 2252	86.6%	★★★★☆
2019	60.6	689 of 2193	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.6	549 of 2080	73.6%	★★★★☆
2017	76.5	334 of 2027	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	74.1	430 of 1987	78.4%	★★★★☆
2015	68.8	569 of 2043	72.1%	★★★★☆
2014	83.5	188 of 1987	90.5%	★★★★★
2013	76.2	336 of 1973	83.0%	★★★★☆
2012	60.0	761 of 1951	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.0	352 of 1895	81.4%	★★★★☆
2010	70.1	399 of 1803	77.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2021	55.7	696 of 2118	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.4	1089 of 2058	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.7	1219 of 2008	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	73.7	324 of 1825	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	61.6	691 of 2242	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.4	357 of 2241	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	88.7	148 of 2221	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	80.3	287 of 2151	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	636 of 2047	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.9	656 of 2008	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	42.0	878 of 1230	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	143 of 1731	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	50.7	896 of 2119	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.7	220 of 2077	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	88.7	115 of 2043	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	70.5	371 of 1935	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	56.7	642 of 1895	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	69.2	346 of 1820	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	487 of 2235	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	66.1	534 of 2251	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	89.5	97 of 2220	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	82.8	163 of 2172	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	61.8	584 of 2073	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.9	719 of 2039	64.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	64.2	491 of 1818	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	67.6	541 of 2246	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	57.7	819 of 2245	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.0	361 of 2228	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	364 of 2168	83.2%	★★★★☆
2019	57.5	713 of 2069	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.3	449 of 2030	77.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	1111 of 1568	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	46.5	938 of 1891	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	73.1	225 of 1815	87.6%	★★★★☆
2022	79.1	130 of 1757	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	60.5	379 of 1712	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	76.8	148 of 1626	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	48.3	617 of 1597	61.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	694 of 1439	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.2	905 of 1733	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.0	741 of 1749	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.2	338 of 1723	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	62.1	540 of 1700	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.9	899 of 1684	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.5	753 of 1673	55.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)92nd percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+4 vs school

Male (2025)73rd percentile-4 vs school

At Risk (2021)67th percentile-19 vs school

White (2025)52nd percentile-25 vs school

Special Education (2025)29th percentile-48 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)29th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I91%+44 vs state

Reading57%+3 vs state

Mathematics55%+17 vs state

Science52%+6 vs state

Social Studies51%+22 vs state

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Schools Near Tolar J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2025)	STAAR Reading (2025)			STAAR Mathematics (2025)			STAAR Science (2025)	STAAR Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Tolar J H	Public	6-8	401 E 7th St	Tolar	76476	Hood County	Tolar Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 835-4718	194	18	10.6	41.2%	166 (85.6%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	6 (3.1%)	69.6	546^th of 2344 public middle schools	76.7%		68.3	579^th of 2372 public middle schools	75.6%	33	90.9	64.7	51.8	54.0	69.1	30.6	54.8	52.0	51.4	$7,942
Granbury Middle	Public	6-8	2000 Crossland Rd	Granbury	76048	Hood County	Granbury Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 408-4850	890	56	15.8	62.2%	521 (58.5%)	8 (0.9%)	318 (35.7%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.6%)	37.6	1472^nd of 2344 public middle schools	37.2%		41	1366^th of 2372 public middle schools	42.4%	106	86.3	46.5	42.2	50.9	27.1	30.6	19.1	40.6	25.5	$10,461
Acton Middle	Public	6-8	1300 James Rd	Granbury	76048	Hood County	Granbury Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 408-4800	938	66	14.3	42.4%	673 (71.7%)	18 (1.9%)	212 (22.6%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.8%)	71.2	509^th of 2344 public middle schools	78.3%		71.6	507^th of 2372 public middle schools	78.6%	2	79.0	61.1	56.7	73.1	52.0	52.0	28.4	53.2	47.2	$9,904
Glen Rose Junior High School	Public	6-8	805 College St	Glen Rose	76043	Somervell County	Glen Rose Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 898-3700	497	32	15.3	34.4%	323 (65.0%)	1 (0.2%)	154 (31.0%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	72	485^th of 2344 public middle schools	79.3%		76.8	387^th of 2372 public middle schools	83.7%	98	54.0	70.4	71.3	79.6	34.0	21.0	50.3	63.5	42.2	$8,903
Brock J H	Public	6-8	300 Grindstone Rd	Brock	76087	Parker County	Brock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 594-3195	495	29	17.0	7.9%	408 (82.4%)	2 (0.4%)	60 (12.1%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	85.6	229^th of 2344 public middle schools	90.2%		87.4	199^th of 2372 public middle schools	91.6%	30	92.7	84.7	66.9	81.9	55.3	50.3	62.6	66.9	45.5	$7,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Tolar J H

What district is Tolar J H in?

Tolar Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of Tolar J H attend?

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

Is Tolar J H a good school?

Tolar J H ranks 546^th of 2344 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tolar J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 194 students attended Tolar J H.

What is the racial makeup of Tolar J H?

Students at Tolar J H are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% African American.

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