Serving 818 students in grades 7-8, Danny Jones Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Danny Jones Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Danny Jones Middle School's student population of 818 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
Danny Jones Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danny Jones Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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What is Danny Jones Middle School's ranking?
Danny Jones Middle School is ranked #1096 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Danny Jones Middle School often compared to?
Danny Jones Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooks Wester Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Danny Jones Middle School?
818 students attend Danny Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Danny Jones Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danny Jones Middle School?
Danny Jones Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Danny Jones Middle School offer ?
Danny Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Danny Jones Middle School part of?
Danny Jones Middle School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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