Summary:
Apollo J H is a public middle school located in Richardson, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 639 students. The school is part of the Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked 403 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Apollo J H has a diverse student population, with 35.68% Hispanic, 23.47% African American, 24.41% White, and 10.95% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.75% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 33.85% for the district and 40.23% for the state. Additionally, Apollo J H has seen a higher dropout rate in recent years, ranging from 0.3% to 1.4%, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.53% to 62.85% over the past few years, higher than nearby schools like Richardson North J H (40.71%) and Otto Middle (37.99%).
Apollo J H's statewide ranking has dropped significantly over the years, from 428 out of 2,027 Texas middle schools in 2016-2017 to 1,251 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance. The school also faces significant disparities in subgroup performance, with low rankings for Hispanic and English Language Learner students. While Apollo J H's relatively high spending per student ($11,303 in 2020-2021) and low student-teacher ratio (10.8 in 2022-2023) suggest that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's academic challenges, addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and characteristics of the school's diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Richardson Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
1251st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,303
Students who attend Apollo J H usually attend:
Feeder schools for Apollo J H:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4
Number of students: 617
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
38.2%
African American:
25.3%
White:
21.1%
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Asian:
10.9%
Two or more races:
4.2%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.6%
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