James L Germany Middle
Dekalb, TX · Dekalb ISD
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, remote
777th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
929 W GRIZZLY DR, Dekalb, TX 75559
(903)667-2834NCES ID 481657001423Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks James L Germany Middle 777th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 54% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 255 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 257 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 64.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 22.2% | 16.0% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 13.6% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $198K in zip 75559 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is James L Germany Middle in?
James L Germany Middle is part of the Dekalb ISD district in Dekalb, Texas.
Is James L Germany Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James L Germany Middle 777th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James L Germany Middle?
White 65%, Black 16%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 4% (257 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James L Germany Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75559 is $198K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.