Summary:
In zip code 76821, there is one middle school, Ballinger J H, serving grades 6-8 in the Ballinger area, which is part of the Ballinger Independent School District (Isd).
Ballinger J H is a school with a notable resource paradox. It has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.7:1 and spends $12,785 per student, both of which are favorable compared to state averages. However, its academic performance is a significant concern. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools, currently sitting at the 20th percentile. Test scores are well below state averages in every subject and grade level, with the most severe gaps in 8th-grade science (13.11% proficient vs. 46.25% state) and 6th-grade reading (28.95% vs. 54.21% state). This suggests that despite having strong resources for individualized attention, the school is struggling to translate those resources into academic achievement.
The school serves a student population where 73.17% are economically disadvantaged, which is a high rate and correlates with the low test scores. On a positive note, the school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating it successfully keeps students enrolled through middle school. However, the stagnant ranking trend over the past three years (20th, 21st, and 23rd percentiles) shows no improvement. For parents, this means the school offers a supportive environment with small class sizes and high retention, but it faces deep, systemic challenges in raising student proficiency to state standards.
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