Summary:
In zip code 79707, there is one middle school, Abell J H, serving grades 7 and 8 with 1,129 students in Midland, Texas, as part of the Midland Independent School District (Isd).
Abell J H shows a clear split in math performance. The school excels with advanced students, achieving a 93.75% proficiency rate in Algebra I, far above the state average of 54.03%. However, general math proficiency is a challenge, with only 22.81% of 7th graders and 28.49% of 8th graders meeting standards in 2025-2026, both below state averages. Reading is a relative strength, with 8th grade reading scores (51.43%) much closer to the state benchmark (58.69%). The school has improved its state ranking from the 24th percentile (1 star) in 2023-2024 to the 32nd percentile (2 stars) in 2025-2026, indicating positive momentum. The student-teacher ratio is 17.6:1, spending per student is $8,990, and the dropout rate of 1.3% is lower than the district average of 2.1%.
Over half (54.3%) of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting economic need. The school's performance often mirrors or slightly exceeds the district's, particularly in reading and social studies, suggesting systemic challenges within Midland Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 41st percentile statewide. The standout Algebra I program is a clear exception, where Abell J H far outpaces its district. Overall, the school is on an upward trajectory but still has significant work to do to bring general math scores up to state levels.
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