James Coble Middle School

1200 Ballweg Rd
Arlington, TX 76002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 923 students in grades 7-8, James Coble Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Coble Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

James Coble Middle School's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
923 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

James Coble Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Coble Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#2837 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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34%
37%
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51%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
27%
53%
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Black
46%
13%
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White
12%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Coble Middle School's ranking?
James Coble Middle School is ranked #2837 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend James Coble Middle School?
923 students attend James Coble Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Coble Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Coble Middle School?
James Coble Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Coble Middle School offer ?
James Coble Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James Coble Middle School part of?
James Coble Middle School is part of Mansfield ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 923 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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