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Public middle school · Poth ISD · Poth, Texas

Poth J H

Poth J H rates 7.0, right at the middle of Poth ISD's middle schools, whose rated median is 7.0.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.0this school

7.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Poth ISD median is 7.0.

#3,214 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Poth ISD: 1 middle schools rated, median 7.0

The brief

A Poth ISD middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,214 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 2 of 3 in Poth ISD.

Poth J H is listed in Poth ISD, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math71%26 points above the Texas average of 45%230 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading69%14 points above the Texas average of 55%231 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 STAAR; 32 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.7
40% of the rating
Academics
8.8
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 78147; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Poth J H and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$72,961
Median home value
$194,700
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
25
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
98/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Poth. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Poth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
29.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Poth J H

Sources:School's website

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

Poth ISD ranks among the top 5% of public school districts in Texas, achieving an overall testing rank of 10/10 1. The district consistently outperforms state average test scores 1. Poth High School reports a graduation rate that is significantly higher than the state average 1. The district prioritizes staff and student safety 1. Student culture is described as unmatched and recognized by other districts in the area 1. The district utilizes the Remind to ParentSquare platform for communication 1. Forms for 2026-2027 student transfers are available 1. Upcoming events include an AP Biology exam and field trip on May 4, a staff and student holiday on May 4, and a JH Softball game against Karnes City on May 4 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.pothisd.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Poth J H serve?

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

How many students attend Poth J H?

Poth J H has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Poth J H is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poth J H rank in TX?

Poth J H ranks #3,214 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Poth J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Poth J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Poth J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poth J H has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Poth J H a charter school?

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

Is Poth J H a Title I school?

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

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

29.1% of students at Poth 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
220
Student-teacher ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wilson County
Rank in district
#2 of 3
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$11,997
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 78147)
1,646
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
30.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.