Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Pearland J H West

Public Grades 7-8

223^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 90% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Pearland J H West is a highly-rated middle school in Pearland, TX, serving 941 students in 7th and 8th grades as part of the top-performing Pearland Independent School District (Isd). This school is a consistent standout, earning a 5-star rating from Schooldigger for three consecutive years and maintaining a state ranking around the 90th percentile over the past decade. One of its most impressive strengths is in advanced mathematics: nearly every 8th grader takes and passes Algebra I, with proficiency rates soaring above 94% in recent years—far exceeding both the district and state averages. However, this focus on acceleration creates a notable paradox: the school’s 7th-grade math proficiency has consistently lagged behind the district and state, hovering around 20% in 2025-2026. This suggests that while top-performing students thrive, on-level math students may need additional support to ensure equitable achievement across all levels.

Compared to nearby schools, Pearland J H West shows distinct advantages and challenges. For instance, it outperforms its close neighbor, Pearland J H East, located just a quarter-mile away, in nearly every subject—most notably in 8th-grade Social Studies (52.78% vs. 30.56%) and 8th-grade Math (72.84% vs. 64.27%). Against its rival Berry Miller J H, West holds its own in Reading and shows more consistent Social Studies scores, though Berry Miller posted a higher 8th-grade Social Studies score in 2025-2026 (63.66% vs. 52.78%). The school also excels with specific student groups, ranking in the top 10% statewide for Asian, White, Multi-racial, Gifted and Talented, and Male students in 2025-2026, indicating a strong learning environment for a broad cross-section of its population.

Despite its overall excellence, Pearland J H West faces some volatility. A dramatic one-year drop in performance for English Language Learners (from the 88th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 11th percentile in 2025-2026) is a red flag that warrants attention. Additionally, the school’s free/reduced lunch rate of about 35% reflects a mixed socioeconomic demographic, and its overall state ranking saw a slight dip in 2022-2023 before rebounding. For parents, this school offers a powerful advanced math program and consistent high performance, but it’s worth investigating how the school supports students at all math levels and addresses recent challenges with specific subgroups to maintain its strong reputation.

941

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,543

Per pupil spending ?

34.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581-4245

(281) 412-1222

District: Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Pearland J H West usually attend:

High:

Pearland High School

Feeder schools for Pearland J H West:

Elementary:	Barbara Cockrell Elementary
	E A Lawhon Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.0%

Asian:

20.7%

White:

20.6%

See top rated Texas middle schools

Compare Pearland J H West to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (69% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Texas middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg65%

Texas avg47%

223^rd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

77^th of 951Pearland Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.3	223 of 2335	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	86.5	214 of 2344	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.2	191 of 2372	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	83.3	274 of 2330	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	198 of 2254	91.2%	★★★★★
2021	85.7	220 of 2252	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	308 of 2193	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	81.5	272 of 2080	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	79.2	283 of 2027	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	76.4	366 of 1987	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	80.1	266 of 2043	87.0%	★★★★☆
2014	77.5	329 of 1987	83.4%	★★★★☆
2013	80.7	239 of 1973	87.9%	★★★★☆
2012	78.8	276 of 1951	85.9%	★★★★☆
2011	73.1	322 of 1895	83.0%	★★★★☆
2010	73.1	300 of 1803	83.4%	★★★★☆
2009	74.4	298 of 1763	83.1%	★★★★☆
2008	76.3	241 of 1718	86.0%	★★★★☆
2007	83.8	90 of 1684	94.7%	★★★★★
2006	87.1	48 of 1585	97.0%	★★★★★
2005	87.8	52 of 1582	96.7%	★★★★★
2004	82.0	110 of 1573	93.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	122 of 1295	90.6%	★★★★★
2025	83.6	93 of 997	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	78.7	167 of 1280	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	152 of 1273	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.7	49 of 1251	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	68 of 1213	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	77.6	173 of 1193	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.5	112 of 1167	90.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.9	22 of 642	96.6%	★★★★★
2025	83.6	23 of 505	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	72.6	137 of 617	77.8%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	45 of 616	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	80.2	68 of 606	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	82.8	56 of 589	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	69.1	164 of 594	72.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	138 of 587	76.5%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	69.9	371 of 2182	83.0%	★★★★☆
2021	60.0	567 of 2118	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	47.9	929 of 2058	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.2	580 of 2008	71.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	23.8	1241 of 1390	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	77.6	174 of 1428	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	284 of 1770	84.0%	★★★★☆
2023	50.4	718 of 1720	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	385 of 1643	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	47.3	687 of 1592	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.5	1017 of 1445	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.0	434 of 1376	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.5	286 of 2240	87.2%	★★★★☆
2025	79.9	227 of 1825	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	80.1	277 of 2242	87.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.9	288 of 2241	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.8	200 of 2221	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	82.1	257 of 2151	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.6	241 of 2047	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	81.4	251 of 2008	87.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.3	86 of 1497	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	78.4	88 of 1230	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	76.4	198 of 1481	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	224 of 1488	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	224 of 1501	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	77.0	178 of 1446	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	116 of 1430	91.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.8	537 of 2141	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	72.1	297 of 1731	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.5	323 of 2119	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	487 of 2116	77.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	378 of 2077	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.4	411 of 2043	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	60.0	598 of 1935	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.4	557 of 1895	70.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.2	678 of 2253	69.9%	★★★★☆
2025	70.9	319 of 1820	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	66.6	481 of 2235	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	56.6	804 of 2251	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.6	368 of 2220	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	419 of 2172	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	60.2	627 of 2073	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	508 of 2039	75.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	181 of 2253	92.0%	★★★★★
2025	83.3	183 of 1818	89.9%	★★★★☆
2024	82.5	240 of 2246	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	83.7	250 of 2245	88.9%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	221 of 2228	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	86.6	180 of 2168	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	75.9	357 of 2069	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.7	281 of 2030	86.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.9	61 of 806	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	88.5	32 of 676	95.3%	★★★★★
2024	69.5	183 of 818	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	93.0	18 of 817	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	84.9	62 of 813	92.4%	★★★★★
2021	84.4	66 of 743	91.1%	★★★★★
2019	80.8	90 of 753	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	85.8	40 of 720	94.4%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.4	299 of 1956	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	56.0	491 of 1568	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.9	210 of 1891	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	42.9	907 of 1815	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.2	703 of 1757	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	394 of 1712	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	54.7	488 of 1626	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	58.1	382 of 1597	76.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.6	74 of 1731	95.7%	★★★★★
2025	84.7	94 of 1439	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	82.5	160 of 1733	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	127 of 1749	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	81.1	193 of 1723	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.8	147 of 1700	91.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.5	87 of 1684	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	149 of 1673	91.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2026)97th percentile+6 vs school

White (2026)96th percentile+5 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)94th percentile+4 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

African American (2026)91st percentile~ school

Female (2026)87th percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2026)85th percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)83rd percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2026)75th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile-21 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)11th percentile-80 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I95%+41 vs state

Reading78%+22 vs state

Mathematics58%+18 vs state

Social Studies53%+21 vs state

5.0

1 rating

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Pearland J H West

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Pearland J H West

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Pearland J H West	Public	7-8	2337 N Galveston Ave	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 412-1222	941	54	17.5	34.5%	194 (20.6%)	85 (9.0%)	423 (45.0%)	195 (20.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.6%)	85.3	223^rd of 2335 public middle schools	90.4%		86.5	214^th of 2344 public middle schools	90.9%	9			94.7				78.2	77.6			19.1	72.8	52.8	$7,543
Leon H Sablatura Middle	Public	5-6	2201 N Galveston Ave	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 412-1500	878	52	17.0	34.9%	197 (22.4%)	87 (9.9%)	372 (42.4%)	186 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.1%)								(n/a)	11.1	0.0			78.1	78.9			64.7	66.3		100.0		$6,935
Pearland J H East	Public	7-8	2315 Old Alvin Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 485-2481	801	47	17.0	35.5%	318 (39.7%)	84 (10.5%)	328 (40.9%)	41 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	74	433^rd of 2335 public middle schools	81.5%		77.2	385^th of 2344 public middle schools	83.6%	48			94.6				72.4	75.0			28.3	64.3	30.6	$8,466
Alexander Middle	Public	5-6	3001 Old Alvin Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 736-6700	765	45	16.8	30.7%	318 (41.6%)	80 (10.5%)	301 (39.3%)	32 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)					70.4	77.9			71.2	74.8				$7,253
Sam Jamison Middle	Public	5-6	2506 Woody Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 412-1440	728	53	13.7	54.0%	158 (21.7%)	132 (18.1%)	375 (51.5%)	35 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.7%)								(n/a)	44.4	0.0			63.1	64.4			43.1	50.2				$8,137
Iltexas Pearland Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2468 E Broadway St	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 479-9078	197	15	12.7	65.5%	7 (3.6%)	85 (43.1%)	88 (44.7%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	19.1	2070^th of 2335 public middle schools	11.3%		26.1	1859^th of 2344 public middle schools	20.7%	211			36.4	82.6		35.7	37.4	32.4		29.8		10.8	15.3	$00
Thompson Intermediate	Public	7-8	8750 Hughes Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0510	835	64	12.9	65.6%	50 (6.0%)	124 (14.9%)	567 (67.9%)	71 (8.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.2%)	46.3	1166^th of 2335 public middle schools	50.1%		59.4	810^th of 2344 public middle schools	65.4%	356			95.8				49.8	58.1			15.6	49.2	24.3	$10,570
Melillo Middle	Public	5-6	9220 Hughes Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5260	612	47	13.1	64.7%	34 (5.6%)	89 (14.5%)	416 (68.0%)	58 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	10 (1.6%)								(n/a)					61.9	64.4			49.7	56.5				$12,085
Pearland J H South	Public	7-8	4719 Bailey Rd	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 727-1500	764	50	15.3	53.1%	181 (23.7%)	130 (17.0%)	388 (50.8%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	69.4	526^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.5%		68.9	562^nd of 2344 public middle schools	76.0%	36			99.0				65.9	66.9			31.3	62.1	32.6	$8,332
Rogers Middle	Public	5-6	3121 Manvel	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 736-6400	721	42	17.2	29.0%	191 (26.5%)	165 (22.9%)	195 (27.0%)	122 (16.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.4%)								(n/a)					75.6	82.3			64.7	75.3				$7,241

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearland J H West

What high school do graduates of Pearland J H West attend?

Students who attend Pearland J H West usually go on to attend Pearland High School

What district is Pearland J H West in?

Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Pearland J H West?

Students at Pearland J H West are 45% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 21% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Is Pearland J H West a good school?

Yes. Pearland J H West ranks in the top 9.6% of Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Pearland J H West?

In the 2024-25 school year, 941 students attended Pearland J H West.

Rate Pearland J H West!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Pearland, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Pearland J H West!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.