Ponder J H
Ponder, TX · Ponder ISD · Grades 6-8
836th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Ponder J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ponder J H 836th 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 51% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Ponder J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 382 students tested
Ponder J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.8% | 55.3% | ▼ 22.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | 40.3% | ▲ 20.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Ponder J H
Typical home value $362K in zip 76259 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Ponder J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Krum MiddleKrum ISD · 6.3 mi away774th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 37% - 10Argyle 6Th Grade CenterArgyle ISD · 7.2 mi away84th of 1,701
ELA 79% · Math 78% - 10Argyle MiddleArgyle ISD · 8 mi away138th of 1,701
ELA 77% · Math 69% - 3Calhoun MiddleDenton ISD · 8.9 mi away1,199th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 31% - 5Mcmath MiddleDenton ISD · 9.3 mi away868th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 4Strickland MiddleDenton ISD · 10.2 mi away1,170th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 32% - 10Harpool MiddleDenton ISD · 10.7 mi away148th of 1,701
ELA 79% · Math 66% - 7Gene Pike MiddleNorthwest ISD · 11 mi away512th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ponder J H in?
Ponder J H is part of the Ponder ISD district in Ponder, Texas.
Is Ponder J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ponder J H 836th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ponder J H?
White 55%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 3%, American Indian 1% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ponder J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76259 is $362K 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.