Serving 1,112 students in grades 6-8, Herman Furlough Jr Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School's student population of 1,112 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herman Furlough Jr Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5459 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herman Furlough Jr Middle School's ranking?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School is ranked #5459 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Herman Furlough Jr Middle School?
1,112 students attend Herman Furlough Jr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Herman Furlough Jr Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman Furlough Jr Middle School?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herman Furlough Jr Middle School offer ?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herman Furlough Jr Middle School part of?
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School is part of Terrell ISD School District.
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