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#7723 of 8,552 schools in TX

Workman J H

Middle School · Arlington ISD · Arlington, TX

An Arlington ISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

701 E ARBROOK BLVD, Arlington, TX 76014

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$11,746
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Workman J H score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Workman 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. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,898/100K

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

$63,196

Median home value

$217,600

Median rent

$1,516/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

45.2%

Poverty rate

15.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76014; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gunn J HEnrollment path unverified6.76–82.0 mi874Compare →
Carter J HEnrollment path unverified3.27–82.7 mi798Compare →
Barnett J HEnrollment path unverified6.27–83.0 mi570Compare →
Iltexas Arlington MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified3.16–83.1 mi398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Arlington ISD

Schools in district
75
Rank in district
#63 of 75
District spending per student
$11,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Workman J H

Workman J H is a public middle school in Arlington, TX, part of Arlington ISD, serving approximately 1,255 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,723 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Workman J H

What grades does Workman J H serve?

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

How many students attend Workman J H?

Workman J H has an enrollment of approximately 1,255 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Workman J H is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Workman J H rank in TX?

Workman J H ranks #7,723 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Workman J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Workman J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Workman J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Workman J H has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Workman J H a charter school?

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

Is Workman J H a Title I school?

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

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

90.9% of students at Workman 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
1,255
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 76014)
32,987
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
32
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 76014; 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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