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#3225 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Diboll J H

Middle School · Diboll ISD · Diboll, TX

A Diboll ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

403 DENNIS ST, Diboll, TX 75941

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$14,449
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Diboll J H score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
84%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Diboll J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,134/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Diboll), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,892

Median home value

$93,800

Median rent

$722/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Diboll ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$14,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Diboll J H is listed in DIBOLL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Diboll J H

Diboll J H is a public middle school in Diboll, TX, part of Diboll ISD, serving approximately 339 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,225 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Diboll J H

What grades does Diboll J H serve?

Diboll J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Diboll J H?

Diboll J H has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Diboll J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Diboll J H is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Diboll J H rank in TX?

Diboll J H ranks #3,225 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Diboll J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Diboll J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Diboll J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Diboll J H has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Diboll J H a charter school?

No, Diboll J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Diboll J H a Title I school?

No, Diboll J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diboll J H?

73.2% of students at Diboll J H qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Angelina County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 75941)
8,712
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
42.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75941; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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