Harwood J H

Summary:

Harwood J H is a high-performing public middle school located in Bedford, Texas, serving 1,038 students in grades 7-9. As part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 172 out of 968 districts in Texas, Harwood J H consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 120-195 out of over 2,300 schools in recent years.

Harwood J H's academic performance is exceptional, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests compared to district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong in Algebra I, Biology, and English I Reading, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better on the corresponding STAAR EOC (End-of-Course) exams. Additionally, Harwood J H performs exceptionally well across diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students.

Compared to other middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and nearby districts, such as Smithfield Middle, Cross Timbers Middle, and Hurst J H, Harwood J H consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, making it a standout institution within the local educational landscape. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further enhance the academic achievement of specific subgroups, such as multi-racial students and English Language Learners.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 3000 Martin Dr
       Bedford, TX  76021-3899


(817) 354-3360

District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,009 Help


Students who attend Harwood J H usually attend:

High:    Trinity High School

Feeder schools for Harwood J H:

Elementary:    Meadow Creek Elementary
    Spring Garden Elementary
    Wilshire Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,014

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.4%
Hispanic:
27.6%
African American:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Compare Details Harwood J H ranks better than 91.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.67. (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 Student population at Harwood J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.4%), Hispanic (27.6%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harwood J H is 16.1. 3 middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harwood J H is $8,009. 3 middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harwood J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Harwood J H 195th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Harwood J H in the ranking list.)

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Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd) 172nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harwood J H

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Rank History for all students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.23 264th 1573 83.2%
2005 76.08 268th 1582 83.1%
2006 80.85 165th 1585 89.6%
2007 80.08 164th 1684 90.3%
2008 82.71 101st 1718 94.1%
2009 81.96 105th 1763 94.0%
2010 78.08 157th 1803 91.3%
2011 77.44 177th 1895 90.7%
2012 85.25 155th 1951 92.1%
2013 80.85 230th 1973 88.3%
2014 84.90 165th 1987 91.7%
2015 87.00 123rd 2043 94.0%
2016 86.85 123rd 1987 93.8%
2017 85.13 220th 2027 89.1%
2018 91.79 119th 2080 94.3%
2019 91.28 140th 2193 93.6%
2021 74.11 424th 2252 81.2%
2022 91.15 120th 2254 94.7%
2023 89.40 149th 2330 93.6%
2024 87.67 195th 2361 91.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 111th 720 84.6%
2019 82.35 73rd 753 90.3%
2021 55.35 284th 743 61.8%
2022 82.95 74th 813 90.9%
2023 60.92 270th 817 67.0%
2024 73.13 159th 812 80.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.69 91st 1376 93.4%
2019 75.96 174th 1445 88.0%
2021 63.75 321st 1592 79.8%
2022 70.75 262nd 1643 84.1%
2023 63.84 413th 1720 76.0%
2024 80.06 196th 1760 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.98 111th 1597 93.0%
2019 96.13 21st 1626 98.7%
2021 79.75 110th 1712 93.6%
2022 91.52 51st 1757 97.1%
2023 87.79 81st 1815 95.5%
2024 80.88 131st 1881 93.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.63 49th 2039 97.6%
2019 91.90 63rd 2073 97.0%
2021 64.90 527th 2172 75.7%
2022 90.94 76th 2220 96.6%
2023 88.49 108th 2251 95.2%
2024 87.97 92nd 2224 95.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.57 114th 2008 94.3%
2019 92.37 104th 2047 94.9%
2021 73.45 407th 2151 81.1%
2022 89.81 125th 2221 94.4%
2023 90.76 110th 2241 95.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.10 88th 1430 93.8%
2019 79.39 90th 1446 93.8%
2021 73.02 373rd 1501 75.1%
2022 76.36 233rd 1488 84.3%
2023 80.85 25th 1481 98.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.09 49th 2008 97.6%
2019 88.12 101st 2058 95.1%
2021 67.52 379th 2118 82.1%
2022 90.95 76th 2182 96.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.28 119th 2030 94.1%
2019 88.81 161st 2069 92.2%
2021 74.06 411th 2168 81.0%
2022 90.36 124th 2228 94.4%
2023 86.18 209th 2245 90.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.88 235th 587 60.0%
2019 65.48 194th 594 67.3%
2021 55.41 273rd 589 53.7%
2022 78.06 91st 606 85.0%
2023 79.61 75th 616 87.8%
2024 72.95 134th 612 78.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.14 116th 1167 90.1%
2019 82.28 132nd 1193 88.9%
2021 68.91 249th 1213 79.5%
2022 87.11 85th 1251 93.2%
2023 86.24 106th 1273 91.7%
2024 86.91 83rd 1271 93.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.17 62nd 1895 96.7%
2019 94.13 60th 1935 96.9%
2021 70.09 399th 2043 80.5%
2022 90.55 96th 2077 95.4%
2023 89.90 100th 2116 95.3%
2024 85.47 146th 2108 93.1%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.65 2nd 24 91.7%
2019 95.90 2nd 22 90.9%
2021 46.07 11th 19 42.1%
2022 75.84 4th 22 81.8%
2024 63.71 5th 22 77.3%
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Rank History for White students at Harwood J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.85 126th 1673 92.5%
2019 85.71 160th 1684 90.5%
2021 70.99 364th 1700 78.6%
2022 85.44 127th 1723 92.6%
2023 85.06 139th 1749 92.1%
2024 82.20 160th 1724 90.7%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Saturday, May 16, 2020

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by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2018

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

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Enrollment information for Harwood J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 858 36 46 22 5 n/a n/a 0 967
1989 837 23 45 40 6 n/a n/a 0 951
1990 775 21 34 47 6 n/a n/a 0 883
1991 733 22 31 48 5 n/a n/a 0 839
1992 683 23 32 45 3 n/a n/a 0 786
1993 733 19 39 40 3 n/a n/a 0 834
1994 755 31 36 41 2 n/a n/a 0 865
1995 784 22 46 35 6 n/a n/a 0 893
1996 784 22 46 35 6 n/a n/a 0 893
1997 775 14 43 34 6 n/a n/a 0 872
1998 760 29 44 33 5 n/a n/a 0 871
1999 699 43 45 43 3 n/a n/a 0 833
2000 722 45 50 54 2 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 668 46 55 57 2 n/a n/a 0 828
2002 600 57 57 67 8 n/a n/a 0 789
2003 600 57 57 67 8 n/a n/a 0 789
2004 612 75 66 78 13 n/a n/a 0 844
2005 658 92 71 102 12 n/a n/a 0 935
2006 676 103 76 103 9 n/a n/a 0 967
2007 642 119 90 126 5 n/a n/a 0 982
2008 606 115 84 133 3 n/a n/a 0 941
2009 577 132 96 148 8 n/a n/a 0 961
2010 595 123 102 167 13 n/a n/a 0 1000
2011 524 108 61 189 9 27 33 0 951
2012 511 130 65 225 5 19 25 0 980
2013 501 139 69 220 4 15 23 0 971
2014 504 137 88 226 3 26 22 0 1006
2015 489 147 87 224 7 20 24 0 998
2016 466 172 95 249 6 16 25 0 1029
2017 411 146 88 249 7 15 55 0 971
2018 407 175 100 258 10 7 43 0 1000
2019 385 191 91 255 5 11 56 0 994
2020 390 203 99 273 5 14 52 0 1036
2021 386 202 102 297 2 19 66 0 1074
2022 377 203 82 286 2 20 66 0 1036
2023 372 195 91 294 2 15 69 0 1038
2024 369 186 92 280 1 16 70 0 1014

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

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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 Harwood J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 967 51.0 18.9 n/a
1989 951 n/a n/a n/a
1990 883 51.0 17.3 n/a
1991 839 51.2 16.3 n/a
1992 786 45.1 17.4 1.4
1993 834 48.0 17.4 3
1994 865 47.8 18.1 2.3
1995 893 54.1 16.5 1.6
1996 893 54.1 16.5 1.6
1997 872 53.6 16.3 2.1
1998 871 53.1 16.4 3
1999 833 51.0 16.3 5.4
2000 873 52.3 16.7 7.1
2001 828 49.7 16.7 7.9
2002 789 50.5 15.6 12.9
2003 789 50.5 15.6 12.9
2004 844 50.3 16.8 16
2005 935 51.2 18.3 21.9
2006 967 56.8 17.0 26.5
2007 982 57.9 17.0 26
2008 941 58.3 16.1 24.7
2009 961 57.1 16.8 25.5
2010 1000 57.2 17.4 29.4
2011 951 58.1 16.3 31.3
2012 980 57.3 17.0 34.2
2013 971 57.0 17.0 34.4
2014 1006 56.1 17.9 36.6
2015 998 57.0 17.5 35.8
2016 1029 58.0 17.7 34.2
2017 971 60.3 16.0 33.3
2018 1000 60.6 16.4 36.2
2019 994 58.4 17.0 41.6
2020 1036 58.8 17.6 41.2
2021 1074 61.3 17.5 41.7
2022 1036 62.6 16.5 48.6
2023 1038 61.0 16.9 44.6
2024 1014 62.6 16.1 44.1

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 Harwood J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 967 51.0 18.9 n/a
1989 951 n/a n/a n/a
1990 883 51.0 17.3 n/a
1991 839 51.2 16.3 n/a
1992 786 45.1 17.4 1.4
1993 834 48.0 17.4 3
1994 865 47.8 18.1 2.3
1995 893 54.1 16.5 1.6
1996 893 54.1 16.5 1.6
1997 872 53.6 16.3 2.1
1998 871 53.1 16.4 3
1999 833 51.0 16.3 5.4
2000 873 52.3 16.7 7.1
2001 828 49.7 16.7 7.9
2002 789 50.5 15.6 12.9
2003 789 50.5 15.6 12.9
2004 844 50.3 16.8 16
2005 935 51.2 18.3 21.9
2006 967 56.8 17.0 26.5
2007 982 57.9 17.0 26
2008 941 58.3 16.1 24.7
2009 961 57.1 16.8 25.5
2010 1000 57.2 17.4 29.4
2011 951 58.1 16.3 31.3
2012 980 57.3 17.0 34.2
2013 971 57.0 17.0 34.4
2014 1006 56.1 17.9 36.6
2015 998 57.0 17.5 35.8
2016 1029 58.0 17.7 34.2
2017 971 60.3 16.0 33.3
2018 1000 60.6 16.4 36.2
2019 994 58.4 17.0 41.6
2020 1036 58.8 17.6 41.2
2021 1074 61.3 17.5 41.7
2022 1036 62.6 16.5 48.6
2023 1038 61.0 16.9 44.6
2024 1014 62.6 16.1 44.1

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 Harwood J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $745 (8.8%) $7,719 (91.2%) $8,463
2020 $582 (7.6%) $7,067 (92.4%) $7,649
2021 $726 (9.1%) $7,283 (90.9%) $8,009

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Harwood J H

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 140th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 149th of 2330 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Harwood J H)6473
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5765
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harwood J H)6664
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6060
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Harwood J H)7175
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6370
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harwood J H)9175
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))7162
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Harwood J H)7767
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))6564
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Harwood J H)6052
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))5447
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Harwood J H)9392
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))8169
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Harwood J H)9086
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))8175
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Harwood J H)8389
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9941038
 4.4%
African American191195
 2.1%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian9191
Hispanic255294
 15.3%
Pacific Islander1115
 36.4%
White385372
 3.4%
Two or More Races5669
 23.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%44.6%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harwood J H

Students at Harwood J H are 36% White, 28% Hispanic, 18% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,014 students attended Harwood J H.

Yes. Harwood J H ranks in the top 8.3% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend Harwood J H usually go on to attend Trinity High School


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