Ferris J H
Ferris, TX · Ferris ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
1,384th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
1002 E 8TH ST, Ferris, TX 75125
(972)544-3737NCES ID 481917001787Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ferris J H 1,384th 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 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 623 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 606 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.8% | 71.1% | ▲ 11.3 pts | |
| White | 28.1% | 14.4% | ▼ 13.7 pts | |
| Black | 9.0% | 12.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 0.2% | ▼ 2.0 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 $295K in zip 75125 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Ferris J H in?
Ferris J H is part of the Ferris ISD district in Ferris, Texas.
Is Ferris J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ferris J H 1,384th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ferris J H?
Hispanic 71%, White 14%, Black 13%, Two or more races 1% (606 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ferris J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75125 is $295K 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.