Serving 270 students in grades 5-8, James L Germany Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: DeKalb Middle's attendance zone covers the entire De Kalb school district, encompassing approximately 261.2 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and average distances of about 10.5 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest part of the zone is located 18.1 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James L Germany Middle School's student population of 270 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
James L Germany 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 L Germany Middle School is 0.52, 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
#4451 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
10%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L Germany Middle School's ranking?
James L Germany Middle School is ranked #4451 out of 8,096 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James L Germany Middle School?
270 students attend James L Germany Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of James L Germany Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James L Germany Middle School?
James L Germany Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James L Germany Middle School offer ?
James L Germany Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is James L Germany Middle School part of?
James L Germany Middle School is part of Dekalb Independent School District.
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