Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Terrell ISD

Herman Furlough Jr Middle School

1351 Colquitt Rd, Terrell, TX 75160 · (972) 563-7501

C
72 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Up from a D (68) in 2025.
1,166students
16.6students per teacher
92.4%attendance
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This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Herman Furlough Jr Middle School has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

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 achievementD · 67

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 72

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

Closing the gapsC · 71

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Herman Furlough Jr Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Terrell ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level59%
Meets grade level31%
Terrell ISD middle schools: 31%
Masters grade level11%

Students and teachers

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

1,166students in 2024–25Up 1% from 1,154 the year before
16.6students per teacher70 full-time teachers
21.4average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,633average teacher base pay
76.5%from low-income familiesTerrell ISD middle schools: 76.5%
31.6%English learners
6.9%in gifted & talented
26.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 56.6%White 19.8%African American 19.2%Two or More Races 4.1%Asian 0.1%

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 Terrell ISD (district website).

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Nearby schools

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Questions about Herman Furlough Jr Middle School

What is Herman Furlough Jr Middle School’s TEA rating?

Herman Furlough Jr Middle School earned a C (72 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (68) in 2025.

What grades does Herman Furlough Jr Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Terrell ISD, at 1351 Colquitt Rd in Terrell.

How many students go to Herman Furlough Jr Middle School?

1,166 students in 2024–25, up 1% from 1,154 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to Herman Furlough Jr Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Terrell 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.