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Jarrell Middle

Middle School · Jarrell ISD · Jarrell, TX

A Jarrell ISD middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 E AVE F, Jarrell, TX 76537

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$11,363
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Jarrell Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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

64.6%

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 Jarrell Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,355/100K

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

$96,067

Median home value

$272,200

Median rent

$1,729/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76537; 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

1 in JARRELL ISD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
S T E P - C O R EEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated8–9Not available2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jarrell ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jarrell Middle

Jarrell Middle is a public middle school in Jarrell, TX, part of Jarrell ISD, serving approximately 837 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,049 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jarrell Middle

What grades does Jarrell Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Jarrell Middle?

Jarrell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 837 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jarrell Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Jarrell Middle is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jarrell Middle rank in TX?

Jarrell Middle ranks #8,049 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jarrell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Jarrell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Jarrell Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jarrell Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jarrell Middle a charter school?

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

Is Jarrell Middle a Title I school?

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

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

64.6% of students at Jarrell 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
837
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Williamson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 76537)
12,526
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
30.7
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 76537; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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