Summary:
Zip code 79022, serving the Dalhart area, contains a single middle school, Dalhart J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Dalhart Independent School District (Isd).
Dalhart J H has 412 students and shows a mixed academic profile with notable strengths and weaknesses. The school's overall state ranking has been improving, moving from the 26th percentile to the 37th percentile over three years, earning a 2-star rating. A key strength is 8th-grade mathematics, where 50.79% of students are proficient, exceeding the state average of 47.24%. However, the school struggles significantly in 7th grade, with only 13.64% of students proficient in math and 30.30% in reading—both far below state averages. Performance is also inconsistent year-to-year; for example, 6th-grade math proficiency jumped from 11.43% to 29.55% between recent school years, while 7th-grade math dropped from 33.08% to 13.64%. The school has a low student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends $9,739 per student, yet academic results in most subjects remain below state averages, with 68.69% of students economically disadvantaged.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Dalhart J H is a school on an upward trend but with significant academic challenges, particularly in 7th grade. The 8th grade stands out as a bright spot, performing near or above state averages in math, reading, and social studies. The school's low dropout rate of 0.0% is positive, but the volatility in test scores suggests that student performance can vary greatly from year to year. Overall, while the school shows promise and some areas of strength, parents should be aware that most grade levels and subjects lag behind state averages, especially in mathematics and reading for 7th graders.
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