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#2578 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 30% in state

Paris J H

Middle School · Paris ISD · Paris, TX

A Paris ISD middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2400 JEFFERSON RD, Paris, TX 75460

  • Math 45% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 10.8:1 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-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$12,010
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Paris J H score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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

77.1%

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 Paris 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,335/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$44,241

Median home value

$123,300

Median rent

$895/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

49.6%

Poverty rate

27.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75460; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chisum MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.56–82.0 mi279Compare →
Frank Stone MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.96–83.6 mi547Compare →
Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privateK–124.0 mi149Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Paris ISD

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$12,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Paris J H

Paris J H is a public middle school in Paris, TX, part of Paris ISD, serving approximately 520 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,578 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Paris J H

What grades does Paris J H serve?

Paris J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Paris J H?

Paris J H has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Paris J H is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Paris J H rank in TX?

Paris J H ranks #2,578 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Paris J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Paris J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Paris J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Paris J H has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Paris J H a charter school?

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

Is Paris J H a Title I school?

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

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

77.1% of students at Paris 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lamar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 75460)
23,717
Area average commute
15.2 min
Area median age
35.6
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 75460; 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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