Ponder J H
Ponder, TX · Ponder ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
836th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
501 SHAFFNER ST, Ponder, TX 76259
(940)479-8220NCES ID 483531011205Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 382 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 55.3% | ▼ 24.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.2% | 40.3% | ▲ 26.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.7% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. 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 $362K in zip 76259 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.