#429 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#4714 of 15,369 nationally
About Ponder J H
Ponder J H is a public middle located in Ponder, in the Ponder ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 429th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 3 schools in Ponder; Ponder J H ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ponder J H by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ponder J H
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ponder El
Ponder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students · 370 m away
Ponder H S
Ponder · Public high · Grades 9–12
557 students · 571 m away
Jane Ruestmann El
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students · 8.7 km away
Lance Thompson El
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
701 students · 9.3 km away
Argyle West
Argyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
643 students · 9.6 km away
Dyer El
Krum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 10.0 km away
Krum Middle
Krum · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 10 km away
Blanche Dodd El
Krum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 10 km away
Krum H S
Krum · Public high · Grades 9–12
776 students · 11 km away
Dixie Hansel El
Krum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students · 11 km away
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Sgt William G Harrell Middle
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Mineola Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ponder J H a good school?
Ponder J H has a Success Index (US) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #429 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ponder J H rank in Texas?
Ponder J H ranks #429 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #4714 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ponder J H?
Ponder J H had 389 students in 2025.
Is Ponder J H a elementary school or a high school?
Ponder J H is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ponder J H?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ponder J H; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.