Summary:
In zip code 76537, there is one middle school, Jarrell Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 899 students in the Jarrell area.
Jarrell Middle presents a mixed academic profile. The school shows a strong upward trend in its state ranking, moving from the 19th percentile to the 30th percentile over three years. A standout strength is its Algebra I program, where 75% of students taking the End-of-Course exam are proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54%. However, this contrasts sharply with standard grade-level math, where proficiency rates for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade all fall below 26%, well under state averages. Reading scores are also below state averages, with 8th grade reading at 54.97% proficiency compared to the state's 62.42%. Social Studies is a critical weakness, with only 18.93% of 8th graders proficient, nearly 13 points below the state average. The school serves a high-need population, with 62.85% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and spends $9,802 per student. It maintains a 0% dropout rate and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.
Compared to its district, Jarrell Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 13th percentile statewide, Jarrell Middle consistently outperforms in nearly every academic metric, particularly in Algebra I (75% vs. 45.68%) and 8th grade reading (54.97% vs. 50.61%). This makes the school a relative bright spot within a lower-performing district. The key takeaway for parents is a school with clear strengths in advanced math and improving overall rankings, but significant challenges remain in foundational math, reading, and social studies instruction for the general student body.
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