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#4420 of 8,552 schools in TX

Kirbyville J H

Middle School · Kirbyville CISD · Kirbyville, TX

A Kirbyville CISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

2200 S MARGARET AVE, Kirbyville, TX 75956

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$11,425
Chronic Absenteeism19%

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

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kirbyville J H 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average472/100K

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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

$49,135

Median home value

$140,300

Median rent

$736/mo

College educated

7%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

21.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75956; 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.

Kirbyville CISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kirbyville J H is listed in KIRBYVILLE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kirbyville J H

Kirbyville J H is a public middle school in Kirbyville, TX, part of Kirbyville CISD, serving approximately 336 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,420 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kirbyville J H

What grades does Kirbyville J H serve?

Kirbyville J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kirbyville J H?

Kirbyville J H has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville J H is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kirbyville J H rank in TX?

Kirbyville J H ranks #4,420 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Kirbyville J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Kirbyville J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Kirbyville J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirbyville J H has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Kirbyville J H a charter school?

No, Kirbyville J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kirbyville J H a Title I school?

No, Kirbyville J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirbyville J H?

68.2% of students at Kirbyville J H 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
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jasper County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 75956)
7,085
Area average commute
36.8 min
Area median age
44.7
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 75956; 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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