Finley J H

Public 6-8

 2401 E Brown St
       Waxahachie, TX  75165-5118


(972) 923-4680

District: Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
937th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,485 Help


Students who attend Finley J H usually attend:

High:    Waxahachie High School

Feeder schools for Finley J H:

Elementary:    Dunaway Elementary
    Northside Elementary
    Wedgeworth Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  816

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.8%
Hispanic:
35.8%
African American:
16.2%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.4% Help


 See top rated Texas middle schools

 Compare Finley J H to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Finley J H ranks better than 59.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.97. (See more...)
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Student population at Finley J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), Hispanic (35.8%), African American (16.2%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 49.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Finley J H is 13.8. 1 middle schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Finley J H employs 59.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Finley J H is $9,485, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Finley J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Finley J H 937th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Finley J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd) 441st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Finley J H.

What do you think?

Your rating for Finley J H?

Rank History for Finley J H

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.59 795th 1573 49.5%
2005 47.59 929th 1582 41.3%
2006 53.14 826th 1585 47.9%
2007 51.46 926th 1684 45.0%
2008 53.91 875th 1718 49.1%
2009 55.46 878th 1763 50.2%
2010 65.63 555th 1803 69.2%
2011 60.97 755th 1895 60.2%
2012 56.26 857th 1951 56.1%
2013 58.80 807th 1973 59.1%
2014 59.89 784th 1987 60.5%
2015 49.61 1100th 2043 46.2%
2016 52.85 994th 1987 50.0%
2017 46.84 975th 2027 51.9%
2018 44.76 1088th 2080 47.7%
2019 52.66 899th 2193 59.0%
2021 59.38 751st 2252 66.7%
2022 58.99 753rd 2254 66.6%
2023 54.97 937th 2330 59.8%
See the entire list of Texas Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.94 608th 720 15.6%
2019 52.52 332nd 753 55.9%
2021 63.10 208th 743 72.0%
2022 55.99 314th 813 61.4%
2023 51.40 372nd 817 54.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.30 604th 1376 56.1%
2019 48.27 614th 1445 57.5%
2021 71.08 214th 1592 86.6%
2022 41.69 896th 1643 45.5%
2023 48.72 761st 1720 55.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.17 684th 1597 57.2%
2019 38.55 946th 1626 41.8%
2021 55.68 488th 1712 71.5%
2022 59.11 432nd 1757 75.4%
2023 59.45 441st 1815 75.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.25 1131st 2039 44.5%
2019 47.51 1030th 2073 50.3%
2021 59.33 676th 2172 68.9%
2022 47.06 1082nd 2220 51.3%
2023 49.68 1045th 2251 53.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.46 1009th 2008 49.8%
2019 52.58 873rd 2047 57.4%
2021 53.16 893rd 2151 58.5%
2022 55.18 856th 2221 61.5%
2023 55.30 888th 2241 60.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.88 626th 1430 56.2%
2019 58.51 712th 1446 50.8%
2021 61.02 683rd 1501 54.5%
2022 57.10 755th 1488 49.3%
2023 64.35 595th 1481 59.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.32 902nd 2008 55.1%
2019 55.99 657th 2058 68.1%
2021 60.72 543rd 2118 74.4%
2022 48.57 929th 2182 57.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 1171st 2030 42.3%
2019 49.71 901st 2069 56.5%
2021 64.99 579th 2168 73.3%
2022 60.27 728th 2228 67.3%
2023 53.62 937th 2245 58.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.65 960th 1167 17.7%
2019 43.50 614th 1193 48.5%
2021 51.89 457th 1213 62.3%
2022 56.25 404th 1251 67.7%
2023 57.81 433rd 1273 66.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.65 883rd 1895 53.4%
2019 56.30 696th 1935 64.0%
2021 66.12 484th 2043 76.3%
2022 57.27 717th 2077 65.5%
2023 52.12 894th 2116 57.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Finley J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.52 958th 1673 42.7%
2019 42.49 992nd 1684 41.1%
2021 45.53 926th 1700 45.5%
2022 54.17 739th 1723 57.1%
2023 53.07 777th 1749 55.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Finley J H Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)
100%

0%

0%

0%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Open Quote The teachers are very caring and helpful. I love the principal. The band program is second to none.
I am extremely satisfied with WISD and love this school. Thank you Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 24, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful school! My child is very happy and so am I. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Finley J H

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 133 5 130 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1989 503 126 1 123 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1990 486 137 3 135 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1991 465 125 4 136 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1992 497 145 4 128 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1993 519 134 2 138 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1994 525 121 4 161 1 n/a n/a 0 812
1995 566 139 2 149 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1996 566 139 2 149 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1997 508 148 4 163 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1998 559 150 4 168 2 n/a n/a 0 883
1999 575 134 1 181 4 n/a n/a 0 895
2000 595 143 4 160 4 n/a n/a 0 906
2001 587 140 2 171 2 n/a n/a 0 902
2002 595 158 2 223 1 n/a n/a 0 979
2003 595 158 2 223 1 n/a n/a 0 979
2004 564 186 1 251 2 n/a n/a 0 1004
2005 534 188 2 261 3 n/a n/a 0 988
2006 523 142 5 268 4 n/a n/a 0 942
2007 506 137 5 280 7 n/a n/a 0 935
2008 486 145 7 290 3 n/a n/a 0 931
2009 275 60 1 156 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 267 65 4 163 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 265 75 6 169 3 0 1 0 519
2012 494 73 9 322 9 1 6 0 914
2013 414 60 5 318 5 2 12 0 816
2014 373 61 3 349 4 0 19 0 809
2015 392 90 3 375 5 0 17 0 882
2016 385 103 1 393 7 1 21 0 911
2017 436 117 4 410 6 3 22 0 998
2018 439 110 3 418 5 1 26 0 1002
2019 292 51 2 234 9 0 15 0 603
2020 317 61 1 262 8 0 23 0 672
2021 377 73 6 298 4 0 19 0 777
2022 392 97 8 293 5 1 20 0 816
2023 357 132 7 292 7 2 19 0 816

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Finley J H

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 40.0 19.3 n/a
1989 753 n/a n/a n/a
1990 761 44.0 17.2 n/a
1991 731 43.6 16.7 n/a
1992 774 44.6 17.3 24.7
1993 793 46.0 17.2 26.1
1994 812 46.1 17.6 22.5
1995 856 49.6 17.3 28
1996 856 49.6 17.3 28
1997 823 51.2 16.1 25.6
1998 883 54.5 16.2 26.7
1999 895 57.5 15.6 33.6
2000 906 55.8 16.2 28.5
2001 902 56.6 15.9 31
2002 979 59.2 16.5 34.1
2003 979 59.2 16.5 34.1
2004 1004 60.3 16.7 41.1
2005 988 58.2 17.0 43.2
2006 942 58.6 16.1 44.3
2007 935 59.2 15.8 41.4
2008 931 64.4 14.5 43.7
2009 492 32.0 15.3 47.8
2010 500 35.5 14.0 52
2011 519 35.3 14.6 51.1
2012 914 58.2 15.6 53.4
2013 816 61.5 13.2 53.2
2014 809 62.8 12.8 56.2
2015 882 64.0 13.7 59.6
2016 911 66.0 13.8 59.6
2017 998 67.4 14.7 58.2
2018 1002 67.8 14.7 54.1
2019 603 46.1 13.0 51.9
2020 672 48.2 13.9 54.5
2021 777 52.1 14.9 50.2
2022 816 52.4 15.5 45.6
2023 816 59.1 13.8 49.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Finley J H

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 40.0 19.3 n/a
1989 753 n/a n/a n/a
1990 761 44.0 17.2 n/a
1991 731 43.6 16.7 n/a
1992 774 44.6 17.3 24.7
1993 793 46.0 17.2 26.1
1994 812 46.1 17.6 22.5
1995 856 49.6 17.3 28
1996 856 49.6 17.3 28
1997 823 51.2 16.1 25.6
1998 883 54.5 16.2 26.7
1999 895 57.5 15.6 33.6
2000 906 55.8 16.2 28.5
2001 902 56.6 15.9 31
2002 979 59.2 16.5 34.1
2003 979 59.2 16.5 34.1
2004 1004 60.3 16.7 41.1
2005 988 58.2 17.0 43.2
2006 942 58.6 16.1 44.3
2007 935 59.2 15.8 41.4
2008 931 64.4 14.5 43.7
2009 492 32.0 15.3 47.8
2010 500 35.5 14.0 52
2011 519 35.3 14.6 51.1
2012 914 58.2 15.6 53.4
2013 816 61.5 13.2 53.2
2014 809 62.8 12.8 56.2
2015 882 64.0 13.7 59.6
2016 911 66.0 13.8 59.6
2017 998 67.4 14.7 58.2
2018 1002 67.8 14.7 54.1
2019 603 46.1 13.0 51.9
2020 672 48.2 13.9 54.5
2021 777 52.1 14.9 50.2
2022 816 52.4 15.5 45.6
2023 816 59.1 13.8 49.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Finley J H

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $397 (4.0%) $9,565 (96.0%) $9,962
2020 $292 (2.9%) $9,613 (97.1%) $9,905
2021 $430 (4.5%) $9,055 (95.5%) $9,485

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Finley J H

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 899th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 937th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Finley J H)4053
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))3750
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Finley J H)4137
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4538
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Finley J H)4247
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4955
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Finley J H)2824
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))2825
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Finley J H)6159
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5955
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Finley J H)5756
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))5653
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Finley J H)4549
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))4645
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Finley J H)3131
   8th Grade Social Studies (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))2732
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Finley J H)9089
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Waxahachie Independent School District (Isd))6448
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students603816
 35.3%
African American51132
 158.8%
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic234292
 24.8%
Pacific Islander02
White292357
 22.3%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%49.4%
 2.5%


Schools Near Finley J H









Frequently Asked Questions about Finley J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 816 students attended Finley J H.

Students who attend Finley J H usually go on to attend Waxahachie High School

Students at Finley J H are 44% White, 36% Hispanic, 16% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Finley J H ranks 937th of 2330 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


Rate Finley J H!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Finley J H!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 56 milliseconds.