Summary:
In zip code 75468, there is one middle school, Prairiland J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the rural community of Pattonville, Texas, with a total enrollment of 260 students.
Prairiland J H is a standout school with a strong upward trajectory, climbing from the 59th percentile to the 79th percentile in state rankings over three years, placing it in the top quarter of Texas middle schools. The school is part of the Prairiland Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the 76th percentile and holds a 4-star rating. Key metrics include a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1, a 0.0% dropout rate, and spending of $8,954 per student. Nearly half of the students (48.46%) are economically disadvantaged, yet the school achieves top-quartile rankings, highlighting its effectiveness.
The most impressive academic finding is the 8th Grade Reading proficiency rate of 83.12%, which is 24.43 percentage points above the state average. However, the school shows a "Jekyll and Hyde" math profile: while 6th and 8th graders significantly outperform the state in math, 7th Grade Math is a critical weakness at 25.45% proficiency, below the state average. Additionally, 8th Grade Social Studies remains a persistent challenge, though it improved to 32.47% in 2025-2026, slightly above the state average. Overall, the school demonstrates strong year-over-year improvement across most subjects, validating its rising state ranking and suggesting effective instructional improvements.
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