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#12 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Gruver J H

Middle School · Gruver ISD · Gruver, TX

A Gruver ISD middle school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 709, Gruver, TX 79040

  • Math 83% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 89% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency89% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+39.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.7 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+32.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$15,336

Students at Gruver J H score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency89%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 86% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
94%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
89%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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

48.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gruver 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average251/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$80,625

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$792/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79040; 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.

Gruver ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Gruver J H

Gruver J H is a public middle school in Gruver, TX, part of Gruver ISD, serving approximately 124 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Gruver J H

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Gruver Independent School District operates with a mission to provide educational opportunities in a safe environment, aiming to produce responsible citizens while maintaining conservative, rural values 1. The district has a long-standing community tradition, dating back to at least 1930, involving the donation of resources to produce a corn crop that funds the Gruver Farm Scholarship 1. Wade Callaway served as Superintendent for eight years, noting his 16th year in the district 1. Jermaine Cantu was named the lone finalist for superintendent, bringing 20 years of public education experience 1. The district reports that high school students competed in regional UIL academic meets, with several qualifying for state competitions 1. Upcoming events include a Night of the Arts on April 27, 2026, and a National Honor Society induction ceremony 1. Additionally, the GHS HoundSound Band named drum majors for the 2026-27 season 1. A Houndball Camp for first through eighth-grade boys is scheduled for June 1-3 1.
Sources (2)
  1. gruverisd.net
  2. web.archive.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gruver J H

What grades does Gruver J H serve?

Gruver J H serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Gruver J H?

Gruver J H has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gruver J H is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gruver J H rank in TX?

Gruver J H ranks #12 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Gruver J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Gruver J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Gruver J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gruver J H has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gruver J H a charter school?

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

Is Gruver J H a Title I school?

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

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

48.4% of students at Gruver 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
124
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hansford County
Area population (ZIP 79040)
2,076
Area median age
33.6
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 79040; 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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