Kemp J H
Kemp, TX · Kemp ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,504th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
1000 TOLOSA RD, Kemp, TX 75143
(903)498-1402NCES ID 482532002827Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Kemp J H 1,504th 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 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 416 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 415 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 48.9% | ▼ 33.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 43.4% | ▲ 28.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.1% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 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 $277K in zip 75143 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Kemp J H in?
Kemp J H is part of the Kemp ISD district in Kemp, Texas.
Is Kemp J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kemp J H 1,504th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Kemp J H?
White 49%, Hispanic 43%, Two or more races 5%, Black 2% (415 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kemp J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75143 is $277K 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.