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Ponder Junior High

Ponder ISD · Denton County · 501 SHAFFNER ST, Ponder, TX 76259

(940)479-8220

7/10
#440
Rank 440 out of 1,447
Top 30%
English Language Arts6/10 · #670 · 54th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #277 · 81st percentile
Science7/10 · #489 · 65th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Ponder Junior High sits in the small, tight-knit town of Ponder, just northwest of Denton, where the pace is slower and the community pride runs deep — the kind of place where everyone knows the football schedule and teachers know students by name. The school punches above its weight in math, landing in the 81st percentile statewide, making it a solid option for families who want a strong STEM foundation without the pressure of a large suburban campus. Families drawn to small-town Texas living with easy access to Denton's restaurants, universities, and culture will find Ponder a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

362 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
201 (56%)
Hispanic
146 (40%)
Other
15 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners75 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged152 (42%)
Students with Disabilities42 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

367
Enrollment
26.6
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)