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#3096 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 36% in state

Jacksboro Middle

Middle School · Jacksboro ISD · Jacksboro, TX

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

812 W BALKNAP, Jacksboro, TX 76458

  • Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$15,480
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Students at Jacksboro Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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 Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

69.4%

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 Jacksboro Middle 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated780/100K

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

$62,969

Median home value

$171,500

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

72.4%

Poverty rate

16.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76458; 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.

Jacksboro ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jacksboro Middle is listed in JACKSBORO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jacksboro Middle

Jacksboro Middle is a public middle school in Jacksboro, TX, part of Jacksboro ISD, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,096 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jacksboro Middle

What grades does Jacksboro Middle serve?

Jacksboro Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jacksboro Middle?

Jacksboro Middle has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksboro Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jacksboro Middle is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jacksboro Middle rank in TX?

Jacksboro Middle ranks #3,096 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jacksboro Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jacksboro Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Jacksboro Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksboro Middle has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jacksboro Middle a charter school?

No, Jacksboro Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jacksboro Middle a Title I school?

No, Jacksboro Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksboro Middle?

69.4% of students at Jacksboro Middle 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
258
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jack County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%
Area population (ZIP 76458)
6,103
Area median age
42
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 76458; 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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