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#3782 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 44% in state

Jonesboro School

School · Jonesboro ISD · Jonesboro, TX

A school in Jonesboro, TX where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 125, Jonesboro, TX 76538

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$11,146
Chronic Absenteeism4.1%

Students at Jonesboro School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(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 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

54.9%

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 Jonesboro School 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average264/100K

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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

$61,103

Median home value

$125,700

Median rent

$715/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Jonesboro ISD

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$11,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jonesboro School is listed in JONESBORO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jonesboro School

Jonesboro School is a public school in Jonesboro, TX, part of Jonesboro ISD, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,782 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jonesboro School

What grades does Jonesboro School serve?

Jonesboro School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Jonesboro School?

Jonesboro School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jonesboro School rank in TX?

Jonesboro School ranks #3,782 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Jonesboro School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jonesboro School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Jonesboro School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jonesboro School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jonesboro School a charter school?

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

Is Jonesboro School a Title I school?

No, Jonesboro School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jonesboro School?

54.9% of students at Jonesboro School 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 76538)
996
Area median age
51.8
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 76538; 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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