Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Summary:

Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is a public middle school located in Silsbee, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 633 students. The school is part of the Silsbee Independent School District, which is ranked 775 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle has a higher percentage of White students (68.09%) and generally lower academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, across all grade levels and subject areas. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade reading proficiency rate was 40.32% compared to the state average of 54.45%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, placing it well below nearby schools like Lumberton Middle and Evadale J.H., which have higher rankings and ratings.

Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle faces significant challenges in terms of student subgroup achievement, with African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools in these categories. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.24% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has maintained relatively low dropout rates, its academic performance has declined over the past several years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1140 Hwy 327 E
       Silsbee, TX  77656-3826


(409) 980-7800

District: Silsbee Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2048th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,760 Help


Students who attend Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle usually attend:

High:    Silsbee High School

Feeder schools for Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle:

Elementary:    Laura Reeves Pri
    Silsbee Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.2%
African American:
21.7%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle ranks worse than 86.7% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.28. (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 (62.2%), African American (21.7%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle is $10,760.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle 2048th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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White students:


Silsbee Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Silsbee Independent School District (Isd) 775th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

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Rank History for all students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.42 801st 1573 49.1%
2005 40.90 1068th 1582 32.5%
2006 40.89 1069th 1585 32.6%
2007 36.92 1236th 1684 26.6%
2008 61.54 681st 1718 60.4%
2009 61.01 727th 1763 58.8%
2010 51.67 1024th 1803 43.2%
2011 50.51 1133rd 1895 40.2%
2012 55.99 865th 1951 55.7%
2013 46.22 1158th 1973 41.3%
2014 57.90 840th 1987 57.7%
2015 66.48 633rd 2043 69.0%
2016 65.19 678th 1987 65.9%
2017 45.41 1015th 2027 49.9%
2018 47.11 1035th 2080 50.2%
2019 45.57 1127th 2193 48.6%
2021 35.88 1416th 2252 37.1%
2022 25.80 1776th 2254 21.2%
2023 32.25 1653rd 2330 29.1%
2024 19.28 2048th 2361 13.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.13 522nd 720 27.5%
2019 39.41 462nd 753 38.6%
2021 31.22 542nd 743 27.1%
2022 26.98 656th 813 19.3%
2023 29.95 621st 817 24.0%
2024 11.17 780th 812 3.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.20 1588th 1592 0.3%
2022 34.92 1120th 1643 31.8%
2023 56.40 565th 1720 67.2%
2024 17.57 1630th 1760 7.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.05 1359th 1597 14.9%
2019 29.05 1284th 1626 21.0%
2021 33.23 1194th 1712 30.3%
2022 23.34 1607th 1757 8.5%
2023 30.83 1382nd 1815 23.9%
2024 16.30 1784th 1881 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.70 1152nd 2039 43.5%
2019 39.03 1318th 2073 36.4%
2021 30.42 1623rd 2172 25.3%
2022 23.04 1901st 2220 14.4%
2023 28.19 1763rd 2251 21.7%
2024 15.01 2093rd 2224 5.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.86 910th 2008 54.7%
2019 45.78 1075th 2047 47.5%
2021 37.00 1348th 2151 37.3%
2022 29.38 1660th 2221 25.3%
2023 34.21 1549th 2241 30.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 509th 1430 64.4%
2019 71.81 349th 1446 75.9%
2021 75.26 318th 1501 78.8%
2022 39.24 1097th 1488 26.3%
2023 50.25 940th 1481 36.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.60 930th 2008 53.7%
2019 38.26 1280th 2058 37.8%
2021 36.19 1371st 2118 35.3%
2022 20.46 1992nd 2182 8.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.31 1150th 2030 43.3%
2019 43.38 1102nd 2069 46.7%
2021 35.55 1379th 2168 36.4%
2022 24.97 1790th 2228 19.7%
2023 28.98 1674th 2245 25.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.08 627th 1167 46.3%
2019 44.41 601st 1193 49.6%
2021 21.84 1090th 1213 10.1%
2022 15.18 1201st 1251 4.0%
2023 27.30 974th 1273 23.5%
2024 14.44 1227th 1271 3.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.00 523rd 1895 72.4%
2019 55.02 725th 1935 62.5%
2021 31.97 1446th 2043 29.2%
2022 33.56 1452nd 2077 30.1%
2023 43.37 1170th 2116 44.7%
2024 20.64 1867th 2108 11.4%
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Rank History for White students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.44 1221st 1673 27.0%
2019 31.78 1260th 1684 25.2%
2021 24.27 1432nd 1700 15.8%
2022 19.09 1555th 1723 9.8%
2023 20.62 1526th 1749 12.8%
2024 12.87 1631st 1724 5.4%
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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 Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 116 2 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 547
1989 446 119 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1990 470 106 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1991 459 105 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1992 454 130 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 591
1993 500 147 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 651
1994 496 148 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1995 462 120 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 462 120 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1997 455 129 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 413 109 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 401 106 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2000 413 110 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 399 96 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 396 108 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2003 396 108 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2004 375 103 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 537 129 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2006 527 126 5 22 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 537 112 5 20 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2008 523 113 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2009 494 125 3 24 1 n/a n/a 0 647
2010 517 122 4 32 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2011 505 117 2 32 5 0 8 0 669
2012 504 102 4 30 6 0 6 0 652
2013 491 116 4 34 4 0 11 0 660
2014 449 121 6 41 3 1 17 0 638
2015 398 113 4 43 6 2 18 0 584
2016 421 94 2 49 6 2 22 0 596
2017 411 87 1 56 9 1 24 0 589
2018 415 104 2 54 6 0 29 0 610
2019 428 117 2 45 6 0 30 0 628
2020 448 141 2 43 2 0 31 0 667
2021 460 108 1 44 2 0 32 0 647
2022 438 110 1 51 0 0 34 0 634
2023 431 125 0 40 0 1 36 0 633
2024 372 130 1 48 1 1 45 0 598

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 35.0 15.6 n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a n/a
1990 579 36.0 16.0 n/a
1991 572 35.6 16.0 n/a
1992 591 37.3 15.8 26.4
1993 651 40.0 16.3 31
1994 654 41.8 15.6 33.3
1995 593 41.7 14.2 33.2
1996 593 41.7 14.2 33.2
1997 593 42.4 14.0 31.2
1998 529 41.5 12.7 29.1
1999 514 41.7 12.3 36.6
2000 536 41.4 12.9 37.1
2001 508 39.5 12.9 36.2
2002 518 40.4 12.8 40.3
2003 518 40.4 12.8 40.3
2004 485 31.2 15.5 38.8
2005 690 47.3 14.6 42.5
2006 680 53.5 12.7 45
2007 676 52.5 12.9 44.1
2008 659 51.5 12.8 41.6
2009 647 50.2 12.9 47.8
2010 675 48.9 13.7 51.3
2011 669 48.6 13.7 54.1
2012 652 41.9 15.5 54.9
2013 660 44.7 14.7 55.2
2014 638 45.4 14.0 54.7
2015 584 47.0 12.4 56.3
2016 596 48.0 12.4 51.3
2017 589 49.0 12.0 48
2018 610 49.7 12.2 56.4
2019 628 46.8 13.4 60.8
2020 667 48.5 13.7 62.7
2021 647 47.7 13.5 62.8
2022 634 46.0 13.7 62
2023 633 47.8 13.2 65.2
2024 598 48.4 12.3 68.9

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 Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 35.0 15.6 n/a
1989 569 n/a n/a n/a
1990 579 36.0 16.0 n/a
1991 572 35.6 16.0 n/a
1992 591 37.3 15.8 26.4
1993 651 40.0 16.3 31
1994 654 41.8 15.6 33.3
1995 593 41.7 14.2 33.2
1996 593 41.7 14.2 33.2
1997 593 42.4 14.0 31.2
1998 529 41.5 12.7 29.1
1999 514 41.7 12.3 36.6
2000 536 41.4 12.9 37.1
2001 508 39.5 12.9 36.2
2002 518 40.4 12.8 40.3
2003 518 40.4 12.8 40.3
2004 485 31.2 15.5 38.8
2005 690 47.3 14.6 42.5
2006 680 53.5 12.7 45
2007 676 52.5 12.9 44.1
2008 659 51.5 12.8 41.6
2009 647 50.2 12.9 47.8
2010 675 48.9 13.7 51.3
2011 669 48.6 13.7 54.1
2012 652 41.9 15.5 54.9
2013 660 44.7 14.7 55.2
2014 638 45.4 14.0 54.7
2015 584 47.0 12.4 56.3
2016 596 48.0 12.4 51.3
2017 589 49.0 12.0 48
2018 610 49.7 12.2 56.4
2019 628 46.8 13.4 60.8
2020 667 48.5 13.7 62.7
2021 647 47.7 13.5 62.8
2022 634 46.0 13.7 62
2023 633 47.8 13.2 65.2
2024 598 48.4 12.3 68.9

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 Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,134 (11.3%) $8,943 (88.7%) $10,077
2020 $1,295 (13.2%) $8,515 (86.8%) $9,810
2021 $1,664 (15.5%) $9,096 (84.5%) $10,760

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1127th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1653rd of 2330 Middle schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)2937
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))2937
 8%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)4013
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))4013
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)4538
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))4538
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)4527
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))4527
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)4646
   8th Grade Reading (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))4646
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)3811
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))3811
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)3948
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))3948
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)3228
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))3228
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle)9758
 39%
   End of Course Algebra I (Silsbee Independent School District (Isd))4020
 20%
   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 Students628633
 0.8%
African American117125
 6.8%
American Indian60
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic4540
 11.1%
Pacific Islander01
White428431
 0.7%
Two or More Races3036
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.8%65.2%
 4.4%


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Students at Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle are 62% White, 22% African American, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle usually go on to attend Silsbee High School

Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 598 students attended Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle.


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