Very Good
#2766 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 32% in state
Ponder J H
Middle School · Ponder ISD · Ponder, TX
A Ponder ISD middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 W BAILEY, Ponder, TX 76259
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ponder J H score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ponder J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ponder), 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
$94,433
Median home value
$356,600
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in PONDER ISD
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ponder ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponder J H is listed in PONDER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponder J H
Ponder J H is a public middle school in Ponder, TX, part of Ponder ISD, serving approximately 367 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,766 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponder J H
What grades does Ponder J H serve?
Ponder J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ponder J H?
Ponder J H has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponder J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponder J H is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponder J H rank in TX?
Ponder J H ranks #2,766 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Ponder J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponder J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Ponder J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponder J H has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ponder J H a charter school?
No, Ponder J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponder J H a Title I school?
No, Ponder J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponder J H?
42.0% of students at Ponder 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
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (940) 479-8220
- Area population (ZIP 76259)
- 5,628
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 76259; 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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