Summary:
The Boling Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single middle school, Iago J H, which enrolls 264 students in grades 6 through 8 and benefits from a very low poverty rate, with only 11.36% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Iago J H presents a mixed academic profile. Its standout strength is in advanced math: a remarkable 94.74% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this creates a "two-tier" system, as general 8th-grade math proficiency was only 29.17% (compared to 47.24% statewide). The school also excels in 8th-grade reading (65.56% proficient, beating the state) and social studies (33.33% proficient, also above state averages). Weaknesses are evident in 6th and 7th-grade reading and math, all of which fall below state benchmarks. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and has a 0.0% dropout rate, but its overall state ranking has slipped slightly from the 60th percentile to the 50th percentile over three years, earning a consistent 3-star rating.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Iago J H offers an exceptional advanced math track for select students, while the general math program needs improvement. Reading skills show strong growth by 8th grade, but younger grades lag behind. The school’s low poverty rate and small class sizes are positive factors, yet these advantages have not translated into top-tier performance across all subjects. The district ranks 495th out of 951 in Texas, indicating a solid but not elite standing. Parents should investigate whether their child would be placed in the advanced math pathway and consider the school’s uneven subject performance when making decisions.
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