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James L Germany Middle School

929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 235 students in grades 5-8, James L Germany Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James L Germany Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James L Germany Middle School's student population of 235 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
James L Germany Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James L Germany Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4154 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James L Germany Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of James L Germany Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James L Germany Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James L Germany Middle School's ranking?
James L Germany Middle School is ranked #4154 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James L Germany Middle School?
235 students attend James L Germany Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of James L Germany Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James L Germany Middle School?
James L Germany Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James L Germany Middle School offer ?
James L Germany Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is James L Germany Middle School part of?
James L Germany Middle School is part of Dekalb Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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