James Fannin Middle School
Tel:
(972) 262-8668
James Fannin Middle School serves 506 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James Fannin Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James Fannin Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
James Fannin Middle School's student population of 506 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-9 |
| Total Students | 506 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Fannin Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James Fannin Middle School is 0.17, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5620 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 7% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Prairie Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to James Fannin Middle School is Lyndon B Johnson Daep (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hector P Garcia Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Hector P Garcia Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 577 students
0.3 miles
2444 Graham
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 237-0001 0.3 PK-5 577 - Grand Prairie Lyndon B Johnson Daep Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 73 students
0.8 miles
650 Stonewall Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
(972) 262-7244 0.8 6-12 73 - Grand Prairie William B Travis World Language Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 819 students
1.3 miles
525 Ne 15th St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 262-2990 1.3 PK-8 819 - Grand Prairie Crockett Early Education School Grades: PK | 597 students
2.0 miles
1340 Skyline Rd
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(972) 262-5353 2.0 PK 597 - Grand Prairie Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 290 students
2.1 miles
1502 College St
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
(972) 264-6141 2.1 6-12 290
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