Serving 704 students in grades 6-8, James Fannin 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Fannin Middle School's student population of 704 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Fannin 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 James Fannin Middle School is 0.21, 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
#6439 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Fannin Middle School's ranking?
James Fannin Middle School is ranked #6439 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Fannin Middle School often compared to?
James Fannin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harry S Truman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend James Fannin Middle School?
704 students attend James Fannin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James Fannin Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Fannin Middle School?
James Fannin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Fannin Middle School offer ?
James Fannin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Fannin Middle School part of?
James Fannin Middle School is part of Grand Prairie ISD School District.
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