Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Ferris ISD

Ferris Junior High

1002 E 8th St, Ferris, TX 75125 · (972) 544-3737

C
78 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Still a C, with a higher score than 2025 (72).
658students
13.1students per teacher
94.8%attendance
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CRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Ferris Junior High has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 73

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 72

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Ferris Junior High tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Ferris ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level65%
Meets grade level33%
Ferris ISD middle schools: 33%
Masters grade level11%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

658students in 2024–25Up 9% from 606 the year before
13.1students per teacher50 full-time teachers
14.5average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
3.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$64,181average teacher base pay
75.5%from low-income familiesFerris ISD middle schools: 75.5%
41%English learners
8.7%in gifted & talented
14.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 70.8%White 15.3%African American 11.7%Two or More Races 1.1%Asian 0.5%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Ferris ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Ferris Junior High.

AnnouncedSouth Creek Ranch (5,200 acres)Date TBD · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

PFerris Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–5 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Ferris Junior High

What is Ferris Junior High’s TEA rating?

Ferris Junior High earned a C (78 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (72) in 2025.

What grades does Ferris Junior High serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Ferris ISD, at 1002 E 8th St in Ferris.

How many students go to Ferris Junior High?

658 students in 2024–25, up 9% from 606 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to Ferris Junior High?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Ferris ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.