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Marshall J H

Middle School · Marshall ISD · Marshall, TX

A Marshall ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

P O BOX 43, Marshall, TX 75671

  • Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$11,073
Chronic Absenteeism24.2%

Students at Marshall J H score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,924/100K

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

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75671; 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marshall Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2PK–122.2 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Marshall ISD

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$11,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall J H is listed in MARSHALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall J H

Marshall J H is a public middle school in Marshall, TX, part of Marshall ISD, serving approximately 1,084 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,279 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall J H

What grades does Marshall J H serve?

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

How many students attend Marshall J H?

Marshall J H has an enrollment of approximately 1,084 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall J H is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall J H rank in TX?

Marshall J H ranks #4,279 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Marshall J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Marshall J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall J H has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marshall J H a charter school?

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

Is Marshall J H a Title I school?

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

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

72.5% of students at Marshall 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
1,084
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.2%
Area population (ZIP 75671)
0
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 75671; 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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