Summary:
Paris J H is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Paris Independent School District (ISD) in Paris, Texas, with a student population of 522. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with a more even distribution of White (31.99%), African American (28.93%), and Hispanic (26.44%) students compared to nearby schools. However, Paris J H has been rated 2-3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating it is performing below average compared to other middle schools in Texas.
One of the key differentiators of Paris J H is its academic performance, which is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading, math, science, and social studies were all below the state averages. Additionally, Paris J H has a high percentage of students (over 76%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the nearby schools. The school's performance for subgroups like special education and at-risk students is particularly low, with rankings in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools.
Compared to the nearby schools, such as Chisum Middle, which is only 2.17 miles away, Paris J H has a more diverse student population but generally lower academic performance, especially in subjects like science and social studies. However, the school's performance in Algebra I is exceptional, with 100% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, significantly outpacing the Paris ISD and state averages. The large achievement gaps between subgroups at Paris J H, such as the low performance of African American, special education, and at-risk students, suggest potential equity issues that the school and district may need to address.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Paris Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1127th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,313
Students who attend Paris J H usually attend:
Feeder schools for Paris J H:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8
Number of students: 520
Racial breakdown:
White:
31.5%
Hispanic:
30.8%
African American:
28.5%
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Two or more races:
6.9%
Asian:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%
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