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Junction Middle

Middle School · Junction ISD · Junction, TX

A Junction ISD middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1700 COLLEGE ST, Junction, TX 76849

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$13,759
Chronic Absenteeism34.8%

Students at Junction Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
45%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.1%

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 Junction 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average508/100K

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

$59,311

Median home value

$162,700

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76849; 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.

Junction ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,759NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Junction Middle

Junction Middle is a public middle school in Junction, TX, part of Junction ISD, serving approximately 112 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,785 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 Junction Middle

What grades does Junction Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Junction Middle?

Junction Middle has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Junction Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Junction Middle rank in TX?

Junction Middle ranks #6,785 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Junction Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Junction Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Junction Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Junction Middle has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Junction Middle a charter school?

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

Is Junction Middle a Title I school?

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

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

66.1% of students at Junction 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
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Kimble County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.8%
Area population (ZIP 76849)
3,488
Area median age
47.2
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 76849; 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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