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#5485 of 8,552 schools in TX
Gainesville J H
Middle School · Gainesville ISD · Gainesville, TX
A Gainesville ISD middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 LINDSAY ST, Gainesville, TX 76240
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gainesville J H score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gainesville 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), 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
$67,056
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gainesville ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gainesville J H is listed in GAINESVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gainesville J H
Gainesville J H is a public middle school in Gainesville, TX, part of Gainesville ISD, serving approximately 421 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,485 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gainesville J H
What grades does Gainesville J H serve?
Gainesville J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Gainesville J H?
Gainesville J H has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville J H is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gainesville J H rank in TX?
Gainesville J H ranks #5,485 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Gainesville J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Gainesville J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Gainesville J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainesville J H has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gainesville J H a charter school?
No, Gainesville J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gainesville J H a Title I school?
No, Gainesville J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainesville J H?
71.3% of students at Gainesville 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cooke County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (940) 665-4062
- Area population (ZIP 76240)
- 29,271
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 76240; 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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