Below Average
#7458 of 8,552 schools in TX
Jacksonville Middle
Middle School · Jacksonville ISD · Jacksonville, TX
A Jacksonville ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 631, Jacksonville, TX 75766
- Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jacksonville Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jacksonville 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$51,648
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 4–12 | 3.0 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jacksonville ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jacksonville Middle is listed in JACKSONVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacksonville Middle
Jacksonville Middle is a public middle school in Jacksonville, TX, part of Jacksonville ISD, serving approximately 645 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,458 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacksonville Middle
What grades does Jacksonville Middle serve?
Jacksonville Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Jacksonville Middle?
Jacksonville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacksonville Middle rank in TX?
Jacksonville Middle ranks #7,458 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jacksonville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacksonville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Jacksonville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonville Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jacksonville Middle a charter school?
No, Jacksonville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jacksonville Middle a Title I school?
No, Jacksonville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksonville Middle?
84.8% of students at Jacksonville 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (903) 586-3686
- Area population (ZIP 75766)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 75766; 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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