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#1064 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 12% in state

Perryton J H

Middle School · Perryton ISD · Perryton, TX

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

P O BOX 1048, Perryton, TX 79070

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$11,356
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Perryton J H score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

62.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Perryton 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average454/100K

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

$64,988

Median home value

$135,300

Median rent

$905/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

68.4%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79070; 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.

Perryton ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$11,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Perryton J H

Perryton J H is a public middle school in Perryton, TX, part of Perryton ISD, serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Perryton J H

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Perryton ISD operates six campuses serving 1,683 students with 344 staff members 1. The district emphasizes a commitment to student success and holistic development, utilizing the motto 'Once a Ranger, always a Ranger' 1. Educational offerings include Gifted and Talented programs and STEM experiences aligned with TEKS for grades K-12 1. Additionally, the district provides a Dual Language program (OWDL) for Pre-K through 5th grade, designed to support English learners and build Spanish proficiency 1. Students have access to various sports, clubs, organizations, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways 1. The district highlights upgraded facilities, including a field house and modern school buildings, as part of its infrastructure 1. Administrative resources include a staff directory, parent portal, and options for anonymous reporting via STOPit 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.perrytonisd.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perryton J H

What grades does Perryton J H serve?

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

How many students attend Perryton J H?

Perryton J H has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Perryton J H is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Perryton J H rank in TX?

Perryton J H ranks #1,064 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Perryton J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Perryton J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Perryton J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Perryton J H has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Perryton J H a charter school?

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

Is Perryton J H a Title I school?

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

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

62.1% of students at Perryton 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
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Ochiltree County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
Area population (ZIP 79070)
9,655
Area average commute
16.5 min
Area median age
33
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 79070; 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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