Summary:
Windthorst, Texas, is home to a single middle school, Windthorst Jh, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 107 students and is part of the highly-rated Windthorst Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 2% of all Texas school districts. This school consistently earns a 5-star rating, placing it in the top 9% of Texas middle schools, and has maintained a perfect 0% dropout rate. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and spending of $9,740 per student, the school provides a supportive environment where 40% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet academic performance far exceeds state averages across nearly all subjects.
Academically, Windthorst Jh stands out for its exceptional strengths and a notable challenge. In the most recent testing year, 6th Grade Mathematics saw 75% of students proficient, more than double the state average of 38.57%, while 8th Grade Reading achieved 82.5% proficiency compared to the state's 58.69%. However, 7th Grade Mathematics presents a clear valley, with only 30.77% proficiency in 2025-2026, a steep drop from the 75% seen in 6th grade that same year, though still above the state average of 29.41%. Social Studies is a relative weakness, with 42.5% proficiency in 8th grade, yet it still outperforms the state average of 31.69%.
The school's state ranking has been remarkably stable, hovering in the 91st to 95th percentile over three years, though a slight dip from the 95th to 91st percentile in 2025-2026 may correlate with the 7th-grade math scores. Despite serving a significant economically disadvantaged population, Windthorst Jh consistently delivers high achievement, indicating strong instructional programs and support systems. For parents, this school offers a well-rounded, high-performing education with clear areas of excellence in early middle school math and reading, while the 7th-grade math dip suggests a need for targeted support during that transition year.
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