Summary:
Ponder Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to a single middle school, Ponder J H, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite being the sole middle school in the district, Ponder J H has demonstrated consistent high performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years.
Academically, Ponder J H excels in 8th grade mathematics and Algebra I, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's performance in 8th grade social studies is notably lower than the state average, suggesting an area for improvement. Additionally, while the school generally performs well compared to state averages, there are some subjects, such as 6th and 7th grade mathematics, where the school's performance is closer to or slightly below the state average.
Ponder J H serves a diverse student population, with a racial/ethnic composition of 57.22% White, 37.53% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school also has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 39.9%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. These demographic factors should be considered when evaluating the school's performance and developing strategies for continuous improvement.
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