Summary:
In zip code 79325, there is one middle school, Farwell J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the small, rural community of Farwell, Texas.
Farwell J H is a standout school with a strong reputation, consistently earning 4 or 5 stars in state rankings over the past three years. In the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked in the 81st percentile statewide. The school is part of the highly-rated Farwell Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 85th percentile of all Texas districts. With only 131 students, the school offers an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.7 to 1, allowing for personalized instruction. Academically, the school excels in reading, with 7th and 8th-grade proficiency rates of 75.68% and 75%, well above state averages. Its most impressive achievement is in Algebra I, where 100% of students taking the End-of-Course exam were proficient for two consecutive years, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%.
While the school shows clear strengths, there are areas of concern. Math proficiency saw a sharp decline from the previous year, with 6th-grade math dropping from 71.05% to 51.28% and 7th-grade math falling from 61.22% to 37.04%. Social studies remains a relative weakness, with only 37.21% of 8th graders proficient, though this is still above the state average. On a positive note, the school maintains a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and spends $9,752 per student. Overall, Farwell J H provides a high-quality, small-school environment with standout reading and advanced math programs, though families may want to inquire about recent changes affecting general math performance.
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