Summary:
Pollok, Texas, is home to a single middle school, Central J H, which serves 451 students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the Central Independent School District (Isd).
Central J H shows a mixed but improving performance profile. The school has a favorable 13:1 student-teacher ratio and a low dropout rate of 0.4%, indicating strong student engagement. Its state ranking has steadily improved over three years, reaching the 56th percentile (3 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year. The most standout achievement is in Algebra I, where 97% of 8th graders taking the End-of-Course exam were proficient—far exceeding the state average of 54%. The school also excels in 8th Grade Social Studies, with 45% proficiency versus the state's 32%, and 7th Grade Math, where 39% proficiency beats the state's 29%.
However, the school faces significant challenges in foundational subjects. Performance in 5th Grade Math (29% proficient) and 5th Grade Reading (39% proficient) lags behind state averages of 47% and 58%, respectively. With 64% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, economic factors likely play a role. The school's success in advanced courses and its improving rank are promising, but the data suggests a need for targeted support in lower grades to build a stronger academic foundation for all students.
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