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#139 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 2% in state

Harleton J H

Middle School · Harleton ISD · Harleton, TX

A Harleton ISD middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 610, Harleton, TX 75651

  • Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 81% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$14,148
Chronic Absenteeism3.8%

Students at Harleton J H score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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

50.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harleton 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average632/100K

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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

$59,535

Median home value

$188,800

Median rent

$1,176/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

80.7%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75651; 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

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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.

Harleton ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,148NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Harleton J H

Harleton J H is a public middle school in Harleton, TX, part of Harleton ISD, serving approximately 160 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #139 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Harleton J H

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The provided source text consists of homepage announcements from the Harleton Independent School District website. It highlights various student achievements and events across the district, including Harleton High School (HHS) and Harleton Junior High (HJH). Notable recognitions include HHS Honors Science students winning first place at Regional Qualifiers and the Harleton Band receiving straight 1's at a Marching Contest. The Harleton ISD Varsity Cheer team placed 9th out of 44 teams at the 2A DI UIL State Spirit Competition in Ft. Worth. Additionally, the HJH OAP performed 'OZ' and secured second place in the District. Other mentions include the Varsity Girls Basketball Team finishing third in the Arp Tournament, two students becoming state finalists for cross country, and new members joining the HHS National Honor Society for the 2025-2026 year. The text also references community events such as the Wildcat Family STEM Night, Veteran's Day Celebration, and the Fire Ant Festival, where Cade Wright and Sara Smith served as Prince and Princess.
Sources (1)
  1. harletonisd.net
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harleton J H

What grades does Harleton J H serve?

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

How many students attend Harleton J H?

Harleton J H has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Harleton J H is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harleton J H rank in TX?

Harleton J H ranks #139 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Harleton J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Harleton J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Harleton J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harleton J H has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harleton J H a charter school?

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

Is Harleton J H a Title I school?

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

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

50.6% of students at Harleton 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
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.8%
Area population (ZIP 75651)
2,231
Area median age
42.8
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 75651; 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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