Is Kermit J H a good school?

Kermit J H ranks 1752 nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Kermit J H?

In the 2023-24 school year, 419 students attended Kermit J H.

What is the racial makeup of Kermit J H?

Students at Kermit J H are 81% Hispanic, 15% White, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Kermit J H attend?

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

Kermit J H

Summary:

Kermit J H is a public middle school in Kermit, Texas, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 406 students. The school is part of the Kermit Independent School District, which is ranked 789 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Kermit J H faces significant challenges, with consistently below-average STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 22.92% to 43.27%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 17.43% to 33.65%, compared to the state average of 31.89% to 48.96%. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kermit J H has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.65% to 74.38% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's enrollment has decreased from 406 students in 2022-2023 to 406 students in 2023-2024, suggesting a potential decline in the local population or changes in the community. While the school's per-student spending has increased, its academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, and the student-teacher ratio has increased, which may impact the quality of instruction and individual attention provided to students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

1001 School St
Kermit, TX 79745-4712

(432) 586-1040

District: Kermit Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1752^nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,809

Students who attend Kermit J H usually attend:

High:

Kermit High School

Feeder schools for Kermit J H:

Elementary:

Kermit Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 419

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.4%

White:

15.3%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kermit J H ranks worse than 74.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.46. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.4%), White (15.3%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kermit J H is 20.3. (See more...)

Compare Kermit J H employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kermit J H is $13,809.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kermit J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Kermit J H 1752^nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Kermit J H in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Kermit Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kermit Independent School District (Isd) 789^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kermit J H

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Rank History for all students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	24.25	1348^th	1573	14.3%
2005	27.87	1281^st	1582	19.0%
2006	31.59	1210^th	1585	23.7%
2007	38.90	1206^th	1684	28.4%
2008	36.77	1312^th	1718	23.6%
2009	25.00	1537^th	1763	12.8%
2010	34.94	1425^th	1803	21.0%
2011	39.67	1407^th	1895	25.8%
2012	18.37	1724^th	1951	11.6%
2013	16.25	1784^th	1973	9.6%
2014	10.57	1879^th	1987	5.4%
2015	14.00	1870^th	2043	8.5%
2016	7.52	1909^th	1987	3.9%
2017	18.02	1809^th	2027	10.8%
2018	13.89	1944^th	2080	6.5%
2019	9.81	2098^th	2193	4.3%
2021	38.22	1343^rd	2252	40.4%
2022	37.17	1416^th	2254	37.2%
2023	32.28	1652^nd	2330	29.1%
2024	29.46	1752^nd	2361	25.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.56	1293^rd	1376	6.0%
2019	17.25	1394^th	1445	3.5%
2021	31.48	1193^rd	1592	25.1%
2022	38.99	967^th	1643	41.1%
2023	31.57	1251^st	1720	27.3%
2024	32.01	1266^th	1760	28.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.95	1422^nd	1597	11.0%
2019	17.64	1595^th	1626	1.9%
2021	39.67	930^th	1712	45.7%
2022	34.56	1183^rd	1757	32.7%
2023	22.42	1661^st	1815	8.5%
2024	19.41	1736^th	1881	7.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.35	1918^th	2039	5.9%
2019	11.03	2018^th	2073	2.7%
2021	42.84	1208^th	2172	44.4%
2022	41.41	1289^th	2220	41.9%
2023	36.23	1505^th	2251	33.1%
2024	32.38	1617^th	2224	27.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.22	1835^th	2008	8.6%
2019	12.27	1955^th	2047	4.5%
2021	37.20	1341^st	2151	37.7%
2022	37.90	1386^th	2221	37.6%
2023	36.01	1480^th	2241	34.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.02	701^st	1446	51.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	15.70	1950^th	2008	2.9%
2019	18.45	1946^th	2058	5.4%
2021	32.79	1526^th	2118	28.0%
2022	38.40	1342^nd	2182	38.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	11.93	1945^th	2030	4.2%
2019	8.72	2013^th	2069	2.7%
2021	40.86	1227^th	2168	43.4%
2022	37.04	1415^th	2228	36.5%
2023	30.34	1643^rd	2245	26.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	16.82	1783^rd	1895	5.9%
2019	12.11	1872^nd	1935	3.3%
2021	43.75	1091^st	2043	46.6%
2022	44.52	1079^th	2077	48.1%
2023	36.25	1409^th	2116	33.4%
2024	33.14	1489^th	2108	29.4%

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Rank History for White students at Kermit J H

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.80	1634^th	1673	2.3%
2019	5.03	1665^th	1684	1.1%
2021	33.40	1244^th	1700	26.8%
2022	22.65	1495^th	1723	13.2%
2023	26.87	1423^rd	1749	18.6%
2024	19.18	1543^rd	1724	10.5%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	204	7	1	237	1	n/a	n/a	450
1990	208	6	0	232	1	n/a	n/a	447
1991	207	9	1	221	1	n/a	n/a	439
1992	207	6	1	221	0	n/a	n/a	435
1993	175	11	1	204	0	n/a	n/a	391
1994	189	7	0	214	1	n/a	n/a	411
1995	167	8	0	217	0	n/a	n/a	392
1996	167	8	0	217	0	n/a	n/a	392
1997	156	11	0	212	0	n/a	n/a	379
1998	142	8	1	236	0	n/a	n/a	387
1999	134	3	1	228	1	n/a	n/a	367
2000	111	2	1	216	0	n/a	n/a	330
2001	111	5	0	169	0	n/a	n/a	285
2002	112	4	0	181	0	n/a	n/a	297
2003	112	4	0	181	0	n/a	n/a	297
2004	98	1	0	197	0	n/a	n/a	296
2005	79	4	0	190	0	n/a	n/a	273
2006	98	5	0	171	0	n/a	n/a	274
2007	98	6	0	163	0	n/a	n/a	267
2008	99	4	1	164	0	n/a	n/a	268
2009	81	6	1	177	1	n/a	n/a	266
2010	88	5	2	169	1	n/a	n/a	265
2011	70	8	0	176	1	1	4	260
2012	57	4	0	204	1	1	4	271
2013	56	5	1	229	1	0	2	294
2014	58	7	4	234	2	0	2	307
2015	65	5	3	248	1	0	1	323
2016	84	5	3	325	1	0	2	420
2017	77	6	2	306	1	0	1	393
2018	76	8	3	325	2	0	2	416
2019	82	7	1	360	3	0	0	453
2020	80	12	1	357	4	0	3	457
2021	71	7	3	317	3	0	2	403
2022	59	4	3	311	3	0	5	385
2023	58	5	3	331	2	0	7	406
2024	64	4	3	341	2	0	5	419

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 Kermit J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	450	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	447	30.0	14.9	n/a
1991	439	29.6	14.8	n/a
1992	435	31.1	13.9	46.4
1993	391	29.0	13.5	51.4
1994	411	29.3	14.0	45
1995	392	30.0	13.1	47.7
1996	392	30.0	13.1	47.7
1997	379	30.5	12.4	37.5
1998	387	28.4	13.6	39
1999	367	28.5	12.9	55.6
2000	330	28.4	11.6	48.5
2001	285	26.6	10.7	53
2002	297	25.6	11.6	46.5
2003	297	25.6	11.6	46.5
2004	296	24.2	12.2	47.3
2005	273	25.4	10.7	47.6
2006	274	24.4	11.2	46.7
2007	267	26.7	10.0	43.1
2008	268	22.9	11.7	44
2009	266	24.4	10.9	39.5
2010	265	24.2	10.9	36.6
2011	260	24.7	10.5	36.2
2012	271	24.6	11.0	37.3
2013	294	24.4	12.0	63.3
2014	307	24.7	12.4	66.8
2015	323	22.0	14.6	68.4
2016	420	22.0	19.0	69
2017	393	24.5	15.9	73.3
2018	416	23.0	18.0	71.9
2019	453	21.8	20.7	71.5
2020	457	25.4	17.9	60.2
2021	403	27.6	14.5	71.5
2022	385	26.4	14.5	70.6
2023	406	20.0	20.2	74.4
2024	419	20.5	20.3	76.6

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 Kermit J H

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	450	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	447	30.0	14.9	n/a
1991	439	29.6	14.8	n/a
1992	435	31.1	13.9	46.4
1993	391	29.0	13.5	51.4
1994	411	29.3	14.0	45
1995	392	30.0	13.1	47.7
1996	392	30.0	13.1	47.7
1997	379	30.5	12.4	37.5
1998	387	28.4	13.6	39
1999	367	28.5	12.9	55.6
2000	330	28.4	11.6	48.5
2001	285	26.6	10.7	53
2002	297	25.6	11.6	46.5
2003	297	25.6	11.6	46.5
2004	296	24.2	12.2	47.3
2005	273	25.4	10.7	47.6
2006	274	24.4	11.2	46.7
2007	267	26.7	10.0	43.1
2008	268	22.9	11.7	44
2009	266	24.4	10.9	39.5
2010	265	24.2	10.9	36.6
2011	260	24.7	10.5	36.2
2012	271	24.6	11.0	37.3
2013	294	24.4	12.0	63.3
2014	307	24.7	12.4	66.8
2015	323	22.0	14.6	68.4
2016	420	22.0	19.0	69
2017	393	24.5	15.9	73.3
2018	416	23.0	18.0	71.9
2019	453	21.8	20.7	71.5
2020	457	25.4	17.9	60.2
2021	403	27.6	14.5	71.5
2022	385	26.4	14.5	70.6
2023	406	20.0	20.2	74.4
2024	419	20.5	20.3	76.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kermit J H

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,048 (10.2%)	$9,178 (89.8%)	$10,226
2020	$1,433 (12.6%)	$9,963 (87.4%)	$11,396
2021	$1,526 (11.1%)	$12,284 (89.0%)	$13,809

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kermit J H

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2098^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1652^nd of 2330 Middle schools	24.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Kermit J H)	29	27	2%
5th Grade Reading (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	29	27	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kermit J H)	21	22	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	21	22	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Kermit J H)	32	8	24%
5th Grade Science (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	32	8	24%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Kermit J H)	17	31	14%
6th Grade Reading (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	17	31	14%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kermit J H)	16	27	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	16	27	11%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Kermit J H)	23	42	19%
7th Grade Reading (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	23	42	19%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kermit J H)	13	31	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	13	31	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Kermit J H)	26	37	11%
8th Grade Reading (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	26	37	11%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kermit J H)	21	26	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	21	26	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Kermit J H)	19	59	40%
8th Grade Science (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	19	59	40%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kermit J H)	7	9	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kermit Independent School District (Isd))	7	9	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	453	406	10.4%
African American	7	5	28.6%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	360	331	8.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	58	29.3%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.5%	74.4%	2.9%

Schools Near Kermit J H

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kermit J H	Public	5-8	1001 School St	Kermit	79745	Winkler County	Kermit Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(432) 586-1040	419	21	20.3	76.6%	64 (15.3%)	4 (1.0%)	341 (81.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	29.5	1752^nd of 2361 public middle schools	25.8%		32.3	1652^nd of 2330 public middle schools	29.1%	100	0.0	0.0	0.0	32.2	22.9	25.5	43.3	25.6	17.9	17.4	33.7	5.6	56.3	13.5	$13,809	$1,526	$12,284

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