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Spearman J H ranks 591 st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spearman J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Spearman J H.

What is the racial makeup of Spearman J H?

Students at Spearman J H are 75% Hispanic, 25% White.

What high school do graduates of Spearman J H attend?

Students who attend Spearman J H usually go on to attend Spearman High School

Spearman J H

Summary:

Spearman J H is a public middle school located in Spearman, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the Spearman Independent School District, which is ranked 175 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spearman J H has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Texas, with a statewide ranking ranging from 125 to 591 out of over 2,300 schools in the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance. Spearman J H's performance on STAAR tests is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in reading and mathematics. In 2023-2024, the school's STAAR proficiency rates were higher than the state averages in 7th and 8th grade reading, 8th grade mathematics, and 8th grade science. Notably, Spearman J H's Algebra I end-of-course (EOC) proficiency rate was 100% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 44.73%.

Comparing Spearman J H to the nearby Gruver J H, located approximately 12 miles away, provides valuable context. Gruver J H has a higher percentage of White students (56.59%) compared to Spearman J H (28.83%), reflecting the demographic differences between the two communities. Gruver J H has consistently ranked among the top 10% of Texas middle schools, with a statewide ranking ranging from 65 to 197 in the past 3 years. Both schools have maintained low dropout rates, with Gruver J H and Spearman J H reporting 0% dropout rates in recent years, and they have relatively low student-teacher ratios that likely contribute to their academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

313 W 5th Ave
Spearman, TX 79081-4008

(806) 659-2563

District: Spearman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
591^st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,956

Students who attend Spearman J H usually attend:

High:

Spearman High School

Feeder schools for Spearman J H:

Elementary:

Gus Birdwell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.7%

White:

25.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spearman J H ranks better than 75% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.92. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), White (25.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spearman J H is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Spearman J H employs 17.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spearman J H is $13,956.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spearman J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Spearman J H 591^st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Spearman J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Spearman Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spearman Independent School District (Isd) 175^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spearman J H

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Rank History for all students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	66.32	491^st	1573	68.8%
2005	61.72	606^th	1582	61.7%
2006	60.59	655^th	1585	58.7%
2007	72.95	344^th	1684	79.6%
2008	64.08	599^th	1718	65.1%
2009	67.16	511^th	1763	71.0%
2010	77.94	161^st	1803	91.1%
2011	73.15	319^th	1895	83.2%
2012	68.80	522^nd	1951	73.2%
2013	58.21	824^th	1973	58.2%
2014	65.33	646^th	1987	67.5%
2015	72.75	454^th	2043	77.8%
2016	60.63	805^th	1987	59.5%
2017	62.36	606^th	2027	70.1%
2018	68.14	503^rd	2080	75.8%
2019	84.75	241^st	2193	89.0%
2021	92.01	125^th	2252	94.4%
2022	86.92	185^th	2254	91.8%
2023	76.33	395^th	2330	83.0%
2024	67.92	591^st	2361	75.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.25	715^th	1376	48.0%
2019	38.37	872^nd	1445	39.7%
2021	68.83	241^st	1592	84.9%
2022	71.21	253^rd	1643	84.6%
2023	67.95	338^th	1720	80.3%
2024	69.66	328^th	1760	81.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.18	1578^th	1597	1.2%
2021	65.38	296^th	1712	82.7%
2022	44.30	827^th	1757	52.9%
2023	36.21	1159^th	1815	36.1%
2024	17.69	1761^st	1881	6.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.93	519^th	2039	74.5%
2019	85.81	120^th	2073	94.2%
2021	88.57	87^th	2172	96.0%
2022	89.36	102^nd	2220	95.4%
2023	78.84	247^th	2251	89.0%
2024	68.87	425^th	2224	80.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.62	643^rd	2008	68.0%
2019	78.73	304^th	2047	85.1%
2021	91.50	110^th	2151	94.9%
2022	86.48	189^th	2221	91.5%
2023	77.42	358^th	2241	84.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.99	127^th	1430	91.1%
2019	74.29	274^th	1446	81.1%
2021	87.67	1^st	1501	99.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.16	536^th	2008	73.3%
2019	80.51	167^th	2058	91.9%
2021	84.29	115^th	2118	94.6%
2022	70.54	358^th	2182	83.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.48	393^rd	2030	80.6%
2019	87.54	177^th	2069	91.4%
2021	90.76	124^th	2168	94.3%
2022	85.96	194^th	2228	91.3%
2023	73.55	433^rd	2245	80.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.06	481^st	1895	74.6%
2019	82.82	195^th	1935	89.9%
2021	91.83	72^nd	2043	96.5%
2022	82.60	203^rd	2077	90.2%
2023	73.71	344^th	2116	83.7%
2024	68.29	452^nd	2108	78.6%

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Rank History for White students at Spearman J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	79.37	242^nd	1673	85.5%
2019	85.70	162^nd	1684	90.4%
2021	91.27	58^th	1700	96.6%
2022	88.23	85^th	1723	95.1%
2023	77.24	280^th	1749	84.0%
2024	70.44	368^th	1724	78.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Spearman J H

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	191	0	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	242
1990	144	0	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	180
1991	141	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	183
1992	142	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	182
1993	143	0	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	191
1994	137	0	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	194
1995	129	1	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	194
1996	129	1	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	194
1997	114	0	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	186
1998	97	0	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	166
1999	98	0	1	71	0	n/a	n/a	170
2000	98	0	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	166
2001	114	0	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	189
2002	86	0	1	85	1	n/a	n/a	173
2003	86	0	1	85	1	n/a	n/a	173
2004	73	0	2	88	0	n/a	n/a	163
2005	67	0	0	92	0	n/a	n/a	159
2006	72	0	0	86	0	n/a	n/a	158
2007	67	0	1	99	0	n/a	n/a	167
2008	59	1	2	89	0	n/a	n/a	151
2009	55	1	4	86	0	n/a	n/a	146
2010	58	2	3	84	0	n/a	n/a	147
2011	59	0	3	83	0	0	3	148
2012	58	0	2	106	0	0	2	168
2013	62	0	1	132	0	0	2	197
2014	61	0	1	137	0	0	2	201
2015	55	0	0	128	0	0	1	184
2016	55	0	1	132	0	0	0	188
2017	45	0	1	136	0	0	0	182
2018	49	0	1	144	0	0	0	194
2019	63	0	0	123	0	0	0	186
2020	64	0	0	108	0	0	1	173
2021	62	0	1	106	0	0	1	170
2022	53	1	0	104	0	0	0	158
2023	47	0	0	116	0	0	0	163
2024	41	0	0	121	0	0	0	162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spearman J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	242	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	180	15.0	12.0	n/a
1991	183	15.2	12.0	n/a
1992	182	13.7	13.2	24.2
1993	191	15.0	12.7	34.6
1994	194	16.3	11.9	32
1995	194	16.7	11.6	31.4
1996	194	16.7	11.6	31.4
1997	186	16.9	11.0	33.3
1998	166	16.7	9.9	30.7
1999	170	17.7	9.6	42.4
2000	166	18.9	8.8	43.4
2001	189	17.2	11.0	40.7
2002	173	17.3	10.0	52
2003	173	17.3	10.0	52
2004	163	18.4	8.9	58.3
2005	159	18.4	8.6	59.7
2006	158	17.5	9.0	57.6
2007	167	16.9	9.9	54.5
2008	151	17.8	8.5	53
2009	146	16.4	8.9	50
2010	147	15.7	9.3	56.5
2011	148	14.9	9.8	54.1
2012	168	14.8	11.2	56
2013	197	16.3	12.0	59.4
2014	201	16.3	12.3	62.7
2015	184	18.0	10.2	63
2016	188	18.0	10.4	56.9
2017	182	18.2	9.9	59.9
2018	194	18.6	10.4	64.4
2019	186	16.5	11.2	59.7
2020	173	17.6	9.8	59.5
2021	170	18.6	9.0	54.7
2022	158	18.0	8.7	63.3
2023	163	15.9	10.2	64.4
2024	162	17.6	9.1	61.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spearman J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	242	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	180	15.0	12.0	n/a
1991	183	15.2	12.0	n/a
1992	182	13.7	13.2	24.2
1993	191	15.0	12.7	34.6
1994	194	16.3	11.9	32
1995	194	16.7	11.6	31.4
1996	194	16.7	11.6	31.4
1997	186	16.9	11.0	33.3
1998	166	16.7	9.9	30.7
1999	170	17.7	9.6	42.4
2000	166	18.9	8.8	43.4
2001	189	17.2	11.0	40.7
2002	173	17.3	10.0	52
2003	173	17.3	10.0	52
2004	163	18.4	8.9	58.3
2005	159	18.4	8.6	59.7
2006	158	17.5	9.0	57.6
2007	167	16.9	9.9	54.5
2008	151	17.8	8.5	53
2009	146	16.4	8.9	50
2010	147	15.7	9.3	56.5
2011	148	14.9	9.8	54.1
2012	168	14.8	11.2	56
2013	197	16.3	12.0	59.4
2014	201	16.3	12.3	62.7
2015	184	18.0	10.2	63
2016	188	18.0	10.4	56.9
2017	182	18.2	9.9	59.9
2018	194	18.6	10.4	64.4
2019	186	16.5	11.2	59.7
2020	173	17.6	9.8	59.5
2021	170	18.6	9.0	54.7
2022	158	18.0	8.7	63.3
2023	163	15.9	10.2	64.4
2024	162	17.6	9.1	61.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spearman J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$551 (5.0%)	$10,451 (95.0%)	$11,003
2020	$585 (4.7%)	$11,738 (95.3%)	$12,323
2021	$632 (4.5%)	$13,324 (95.5%)	$13,956

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spearman J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 241^st of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 395^th of 2330 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Spearman J H)	44	56	12%
6th Grade Reading (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	44	56	12%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spearman J H)	86	60	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	86	60	26%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Spearman J H)	66	69	3%
7th Grade Reading (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	66	69	3%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spearman J H)	74	60	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	74	60	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Spearman J H)	55	71	16%
8th Grade Reading (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	55	71	16%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spearman J H)	78	73	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	78	73	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Spearman J H)	67	53	14%
8th Grade Science (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	67	53	14%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spearman J H)	56	31	25%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	56	31	25%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Spearman J H)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))	68	65	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	163	12.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	123	116	5.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	63	47	25.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.7%	64.4%	4.7%

Schools Near Spearman J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spearman J H	Public	6-8	313 W 5th Ave	Spearman	79081	Hansford County	Spearman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 659-2563	162	18	9.1	61.1%	41 (25.3%)	0 (0.0%)	121 (74.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.9	591^st of 2361 public middle schools	75.0%		76.3	395^th of 2330 public middle schools	83.0%	196	100.0		46.4	59.7	71.7		35.7	47.4	71.9		71.7	32.6	$13,956	$632	$13,324
Gruver J H	Public	5-8	405 Garrett Ave	Gruver	79040	Hansford County	Gruver Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 733-2081	124	12	10.1	48.4%	67 (54.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (45.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.3	65^th of 2361 public middle schools	97.2%		95.4	64^th of 2330 public middle schools	97.3%	1	100.0	85.0	90.6	89.7	85.4	75.0	65.6	93.1	87.1	40.0	65.9	56.1	$11,126	$781	$10,344

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