Friendswood J H

Summary:

Friendswood J H is a highly successful public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Friendswood Independent School District (ISD) in Texas. With a student population of 1,467, the school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Friendswood J H stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 87.2% of 7th graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 52.08% statewide. The school also boasts a relatively diverse student population, with 66.87% White, 20.38% Hispanic, and 6.68% Asian students, which is higher than the surrounding schools in the area. Additionally, Friendswood J H ranks very highly for its performance with special education and gifted/talented students, often placing in the top 10-20% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. The school's low dropout rate of 0% is also significantly lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like G W Harby J H, Victory Lakes Intermediate, and Clear Lake Intermediate, Friendswood J H stands out as a significantly higher-performing institution, with much stronger academic results across the board. This highlights the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students, even in a competitive educational landscape. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.7, Friendswood J H is able to achieve its impressive outcomes through efficient resource allocation and effective educational practices.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1000 Manison Pkwy
       Friendswood, TX  77546-3925


(281) 996-6200

District: Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,696 Help


Students who attend Friendswood J H usually attend:

High:    Friendswood High School

Feeder schools for Friendswood J H:

Elementary:    C W Cline Elementary
    Westwood Elementary
    Windsong Elementary
    Zue S Bales Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,531

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.1%
Hispanic:
22.9%
Asian:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Friendswood J H ranks better than 95.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.44. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.1%), Hispanic (22.9%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendswood J H is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendswood J H is $8,696.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendswood J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendswood J H 105th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Friendswood J H in the ranking list.)

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Friendswood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Friendswood Independent School District (Isd) 19th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Friendswood J H

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Rank History for all students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.50 64th 1573 95.9%
2005 85.15 82nd 1582 94.8%
2006 88.29 32nd 1585 98.0%
2007 84.74 70th 1684 95.8%
2008 85.44 51st 1718 97.0%
2009 83.87 57th 1763 96.8%
2010 80.58 107th 1803 94.1%
2011 82.32 69th 1895 96.4%
2012 88.34 99th 1951 94.9%
2013 87.20 101st 1973 94.9%
2014 88.13 94th 1987 95.3%
2015 90.67 56th 2043 97.3%
2016 89.53 67th 1987 96.6%
2017 94.36 81st 2027 96.0%
2018 92.29 109th 2080 94.8%
2019 89.69 161st 2193 92.7%
2021 86.13 210th 2252 90.7%
2022 89.34 147th 2254 93.5%
2023 90.35 136th 2330 94.2%
2024 92.44 105th 2361 95.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.35 138th 720 80.8%
2019 76.82 126th 753 83.3%
2021 75.74 111th 743 85.1%
2022 81.42 88th 813 89.2%
2023 75.50 140th 817 82.9%
2024 82.86 83rd 812 89.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.07 243rd 1376 82.3%
2019 35.46 958th 1445 33.7%
2021 65.52 291st 1592 81.7%
2022 70.30 272nd 1643 83.4%
2023 68.21 334th 1720 80.6%
2024 85.89 135th 1760 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 70th 1597 95.6%
2019 84.38 94th 1626 94.2%
2021 71.12 207th 1712 87.9%
2022 87.54 76th 1757 95.7%
2023 91.57 58th 1815 96.8%
2024 91.16 50th 1881 97.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.67 260th 2039 87.2%
2019 63.38 549th 2073 73.5%
2021 60.69 643rd 2172 70.4%
2022 72.82 345th 2220 84.5%
2023 64.63 574th 2251 74.5%
2024 75.35 285th 2224 87.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.40 106th 2008 94.7%
2019 88.93 150th 2047 92.7%
2021 86.04 194th 2151 91.0%
2022 88.27 157th 2221 92.9%
2023 89.97 123rd 2241 94.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.93 183rd 1430 87.2%
2019 74.45 267th 1446 81.5%
2021 78.12 240th 1501 84.0%
2022 77.91 178th 1488 88.0%
2023 78.54 123rd 1481 91.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.45 87th 2008 95.7%
2019 69.51 329th 2058 84.0%
2021 44.85 1043rd 2118 50.8%
2022 53.09 789th 2182 63.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.65 109th 2030 94.6%
2019 88.98 158th 2069 92.4%
2021 84.26 220th 2168 89.9%
2022 88.69 148th 2228 93.4%
2023 89.67 146th 2245 93.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.80 218th 587 62.9%
2019 66.62 183rd 594 69.2%
2021 71.58 130th 589 77.9%
2022 79.12 78th 606 87.1%
2023 76.02 115th 616 81.3%
2024 70.75 154th 612 74.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.55 38th 1167 96.7%
2019 92.42 53rd 1193 95.6%
2021 73.69 202nd 1213 83.3%
2022 89.35 69th 1251 94.5%
2023 85.42 119th 1273 90.7%
2024 96.16 26th 1271 98.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.11 143rd 1895 92.5%
2019 80.75 221st 1935 88.6%
2021 78.54 241st 2043 88.2%
2022 86.91 150th 2077 92.8%
2023 86.49 153rd 2116 92.8%
2024 91.51 75th 2108 96.4%
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Rank History for White students at Friendswood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.77 158th 1673 90.6%
2019 80.30 237th 1684 85.9%
2021 70.41 381st 1700 77.6%
2022 76.03 291st 1723 83.1%
2023 79.84 234th 1749 86.6%
2024 79.50 205th 1724 88.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Friendswood J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 689 7 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1989 709 6 15 26 0 n/a n/a 0 756
1990 711 8 13 26 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1991 757 4 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 814 5 16 40 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1993 839 10 20 48 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1994 897 13 21 37 0 n/a n/a 0 968
1995 674 8 15 29 1 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 674 8 15 29 1 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 677 11 16 40 2 n/a n/a 0 746
1998 725 8 19 36 3 n/a n/a 0 791
1999 745 9 23 44 1 n/a n/a 0 822
2000 773 12 28 39 3 n/a n/a 0 855
2001 777 20 25 43 6 n/a n/a 0 871
2002 841 17 26 53 3 n/a n/a 0 940
2003 841 17 26 53 3 n/a n/a 0 940
2004 797 21 28 69 3 n/a n/a 0 918
2005 815 24 30 72 2 n/a n/a 0 943
2006 849 21 34 82 2 n/a n/a 0 988
2007 823 29 37 103 2 n/a n/a 0 994
2008 801 26 37 103 2 n/a n/a 0 969
2009 788 23 47 111 2 n/a n/a 0 971
2010 788 26 66 116 1 n/a n/a 0 997
2011 1208 25 99 192 4 1 17 0 1546
2012 1184 30 97 196 3 0 26 0 1536
2013 1168 30 94 218 2 0 27 0 1539
2014 1130 34 96 222 3 2 25 0 1512
2015 1095 31 89 233 6 3 32 0 1489
2016 1122 41 97 198 12 2 41 0 1513
2017 1076 34 107 225 11 3 43 0 1499
2018 1022 26 96 247 7 1 55 0 1454
2019 991 22 86 264 5 0 57 0 1425
2020 1007 26 95 275 3 3 55 0 1464
2021 1008 22 109 280 4 4 63 0 1490
2022 988 20 106 296 5 4 63 0 1482
2023 981 21 98 299 3 4 61 0 1467
2024 981 24 99 350 1 3 73 0 1531

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Friendswood J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 44.0 16.6 n/a
1989 756 n/a n/a n/a
1990 758 42.0 18.0 n/a
1991 798 41.6 19.1 n/a
1992 875 49.8 17.5 2.5
1993 917 50.0 18.3 3.7
1994 968 56.5 17.1 2.7
1995 727 43.9 16.6 2.2
1996 727 43.9 16.6 2.2
1997 746 45.7 16.3 2.9
1998 791 46.3 17.1 2.7
1999 822 46.7 17.6 3.8
2000 855 48.9 17.5 3.5
2001 871 54.4 16.0 3.2
2002 940 54.6 17.2 2.3
2003 940 54.6 17.2 2.3
2004 918 56.2 16.3 2.3
2005 943 52.1 18.1 3.4
2006 988 53.9 18.3 4.3
2007 994 58.5 17.0 5.1
2008 969 60.6 16.0 4.1
2009 971 61.4 15.8 6.3
2010 997 60.7 16.4 6.7
2011 1546 87.0 17.7 6.7
2012 1536 82.4 18.6 6.7
2013 1539 84.3 18.2 7.9
2014 1512 86.7 17.4 8.5
2015 1489 85.0 17.5 8.9
2016 1513 86.0 17.5 9.1
2017 1499 88.3 16.9 7.1
2018 1454 87.8 16.5 9.2
2019 1425 84.3 16.9 9
2020 1464 86.6 16.8 11.7
2021 1490 84.8 17.5 10.6
2022 1482 86.9 17.0 11.4
2023 1467 87.8 16.7 n/a
2024 1531 85.8 17.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Friendswood J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 734 44.0 16.6 n/a
1989 756 n/a n/a n/a
1990 758 42.0 18.0 n/a
1991 798 41.6 19.1 n/a
1992 875 49.8 17.5 2.5
1993 917 50.0 18.3 3.7
1994 968 56.5 17.1 2.7
1995 727 43.9 16.6 2.2
1996 727 43.9 16.6 2.2
1997 746 45.7 16.3 2.9
1998 791 46.3 17.1 2.7
1999 822 46.7 17.6 3.8
2000 855 48.9 17.5 3.5
2001 871 54.4 16.0 3.2
2002 940 54.6 17.2 2.3
2003 940 54.6 17.2 2.3
2004 918 56.2 16.3 2.3
2005 943 52.1 18.1 3.4
2006 988 53.9 18.3 4.3
2007 994 58.5 17.0 5.1
2008 969 60.6 16.0 4.1
2009 971 61.4 15.8 6.3
2010 997 60.7 16.4 6.7
2011 1546 87.0 17.7 6.7
2012 1536 82.4 18.6 6.7
2013 1539 84.3 18.2 7.9
2014 1512 86.7 17.4 8.5
2015 1489 85.0 17.5 8.9
2016 1513 86.0 17.5 9.1
2017 1499 88.3 16.9 7.1
2018 1454 87.8 16.5 9.2
2019 1425 84.3 16.9 9
2020 1464 86.6 16.8 11.7
2021 1490 84.8 17.5 10.6
2022 1482 86.9 17.0 11.4
2023 1467 87.8 16.7 n/a
2024 1531 85.8 17.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Friendswood J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $675 (8.0%) $7,714 (92.0%) $8,388
2020 $527 (6.3%) $7,799 (93.7%) $8,326
2021 $605 (7.0%) $8,090 (93.0%) $8,696

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendswood J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 161st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 136th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Friendswood J H)6573
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))6573
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Friendswood J H)4864
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))4864
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Friendswood J H)6382
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))6382
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Friendswood J H)7273
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))7273
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Friendswood J H)7776
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))7776
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Friendswood J H)8979
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))8979
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Friendswood J H)7971
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))7971
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Friendswood J H)4843
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))4843
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Friendswood J H)9998
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))8473
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14251467
 2.9%
African American2221
 4.5%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian8698
 14%
Hispanic264299
 13.3%
Pacific Islander04
White991981
 1%
Two or More Races5761
 7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Friendswood J H

Yes! Friendswood J H is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 105th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Friendswood J H usually go on to attend Friendswood High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,531 students attended Friendswood J H.

Students at Friendswood J H are 64% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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