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#8060 of 8,552 schools in TX

Goddard J H

Middle School · Midland ISD · Midland, TX

A Midland ISD charter middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2500 HAYNES AVE, Midland, TX 79705

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$11,367
Chronic Absenteeism33.8%

Students at Goddard J H score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

61.6%

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 Goddard 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,979/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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

$105,106

Median home value

$329,300

Median rent

$1,431/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

71.6%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79705; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–121.2 mi508Compare →
Midland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–121.4 mi1,253Compare →
Hillcrest SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–121.6 mi111Compare →
San Jacinto J HEnrollment path unverified5.16–81.7 mi934Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Midland ISD

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#34 of 38
District spending per student
$11,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Goddard J H

Goddard J H is a public middle school in Midland, TX, part of Midland ISD, serving approximately 1,063 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,060 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goddard J H

What grades does Goddard J H serve?

Goddard J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Goddard J H?

Goddard J H has an enrollment of approximately 1,063 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Goddard J H is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goddard J H rank in TX?

Goddard J H ranks #8,060 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Goddard J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Goddard J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Goddard J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goddard J H has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Goddard J H a charter school?

Yes, Goddard J H is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Goddard J H a Title I school?

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

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

61.6% of students at Goddard 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
1,063
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Midland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.8%
Area population (ZIP 79705)
44,516
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
31.4
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 79705; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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