Serving 516 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Fannin Middle School's student population of 516 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Fannin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7389 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
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 #7389 out of 8,096 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, Andrew Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James Fannin Middle School?
516 students attend James Fannin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of James Fannin Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Fannin Middle School?
James Fannin Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 Independent School District.
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