Serving 728 students in grades 5-6, Sam Jamison Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: SAM JAMISON MIDDLE serves the southwest part of Pearland, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 2.8 miles and the furthest edge located 4.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Jamison Middle School's student population of 728 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Future is Bright at Jamison
School Rankings
Sam Jamison Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Jamison Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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
#1930 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)11.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Sam Jamison Middle School's ranking?
Sam Jamison Middle School is ranked #1930 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sam Jamison Middle School often compared to?
Sam Jamison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Middle School, Rogers Middle School, Leon H Sablatura Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Jamison Middle School?
728 students attend Sam Jamison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sam Jamison Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Jamison Middle School?
Sam Jamison Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Jamison Middle School offer ?
Sam Jamison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sam Jamison Middle School part of?
Sam Jamison Middle School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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