Summary:
George Jh is a public middle school located in Rosenberg, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,173 students. The school is part of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 213 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,764, George Jh consistently ranks in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,600-1,855 out of 2,252-2,361 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 40.85% to 44.47% in Reading and 5% to 22.75% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 61.45% to 66.91% in Reading and 20.68% to 51.16% in Mathematics. Additionally, George Jh has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.2% to 1.5%, which are higher than the district and state averages.
The stark contrast in academic outcomes between George Jh and the nearby schools within the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, such as Reading Jh and Briscoe Jh, suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and targeted interventions, may be crucial in driving student success. To improve the school's performance, the district and school administration should closely examine the factors contributing to the achievement gaps, particularly for the underperforming student subgroups, and implement targeted strategies to address the specific needs of the George Jh community.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
1855th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,764
Students who attend George Jh usually attend:
Feeder schools for George Jh:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.8
Number of students: 1,144
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
79.6%
African American:
10.5%
White:
7.2%
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Two or more races:
1.7%
Asian:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%
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