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#3254 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Graham J H

Middle School · Graham ISD · Graham, TX

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

1000 SECOND ST, Graham, TX 76450

  • Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$11,318
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Graham J H score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Graham 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated791/100K

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

$67,076

Median home value

$187,700

Median rent

$957/mo

College educated

24.8%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76450; 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.

Graham ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Graham J H

Graham J H is a public middle school in Graham, TX, part of Graham ISD, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,254 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Graham J H

What grades does Graham J H serve?

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

How many students attend Graham J H?

Graham J H has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Graham J H is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Graham J H rank in TX?

Graham J H ranks #3,254 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Graham J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Graham 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 Graham J H?

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

Is Graham J H a charter school?

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

Is Graham J H a Title I school?

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

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

59.4% of students at Graham 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
498
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Young County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 76450)
12,890
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
40.4
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 76450; 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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