Summary:
In zip code 75440, there is one middle school, Rains J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in Emory, Texas, as part of the Rains Independent School District (Isd).
Rains J H has 383 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9, which suggests smaller class sizes. The school shows a striking contrast in academic performance. In advanced math, specifically Algebra I, the school excels dramatically, with 82.35% of students proficient in the 2024-2025 school year—far exceeding the state average of 47.01%. However, standard grade-level math is a major challenge; for example, only 9.21% of 7th graders were proficient in math in the most recent year, compared to the state average of 29.41%. The school also has bright spots in 7th grade reading (63.39% proficient, above the state average of 54.04%) and 8th grade science (53.78% proficient in 2024-2025, above the state average of 46.25%).
The school's overall ranking has been volatile, swinging from the 23rd percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 51st percentile (3 stars) in 2024-2025, then back to the 30th percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026. With 60.84% of students economically disadvantaged and a spending level of $9,822 per student, the school has resources but struggles with consistency in core subjects. The dropout rate is an excellent 0.0%. The primary takeaway is that Rains J H has a strong advanced math program and some standout subjects, but standard math instruction for most students needs significant improvement to match the school's potential.
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