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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 75561

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School

257

Students

Top rankedHooks J H768^th of 2,335 Texas middle schools

Summary:

In zip code 75561, there is one middle school, Hooks J H, serving grades 5 through 8 in Hooks, Texas, with a total enrollment of 257 students. This school, part of the Hooks Independent School District (Isd), stands out for its strong performance in advanced math and reading, though it shows some volatility in year-over-year test scores. The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1, which supports personalized instruction, and over half of its students (54.86%) come from economically disadvantaged households, yet the school achieves notable academic results in several areas.

Academically, Hooks J H excels in 7th-grade math, with 43.24% of students proficient compared to the state average of 29.41% in the 2025-2026 school year. Its Algebra I End-of-Course exam performance is exceptional, with 90% of students proficient in 2024-2025, nearly double the state average of 47.01%. Reading proficiency is also strong, with 6th and 7th graders scoring 70.31% and 72.22% respectively, well above state averages. However, the school struggles in 5th and 8th-grade math, where proficiency rates of 38.89% and 38.24% lag behind state averages, and in 8th-grade social studies, where only 23.44% of students are proficient. The school reported a 0.0% dropout rate for 2023-2024, reflecting strong student retention.

Interesting findings include the school's volatile year-over-year performance, such as a 16-percentage-point drop in 5th-grade reading proficiency from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, likely due to small class sizes. The school's state ranking also fluctuated, earning a 4-star rating in 2024-2025 but dropping to 3 stars in 2025-2026. The standout Algebra I results, with 90% proficiency versus the district's 32.95%, suggest either selective enrollment of top students or highly effective advanced instruction. Overall, Hooks J H is a school of contrasts, excelling in reading and advanced math while needing improvement in foundational math and social studies, making it a solid choice for families prioritizing strong reading programs and advanced math opportunities.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	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 EOC Algebra I End of Course	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
Hooks J H	Public	5-8	3921 Fm 560	Hooks	75561	Bowie County	Hooks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 547-2568	257	24	10.5	54.9%	158 (61.5%)	36 (14.0%)	27 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.8%)	59.4	768^th of 2335 public middle schools	67.1%		66.4	614^th of 2344 public middle schools	73.8%	154	71.4	49.1	70.3	72.2	59.4	38.9	37.5	43.2	38.2	23.4	$11,215

Cities Near Zip Code 75561

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hooks	1.8 mi	3	242^nd
New Boston	5.32 mi	5	306^th
Texarkana	6.16 mi	25	578^th
Redwater	7.99 mi	4	151^st
Maud	10.16 mi	1

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

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