Summary:
The Celeste Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Celeste J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 and has a very small enrollment of just 98 students. This intimate school community benefits from an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1, allowing for significant individualized attention. The school is a standout within the district, which itself is ranked in the 77th percentile statewide, and it has demonstrated a remarkable upward trajectory in its own state ranking, moving from the 61st percentile to a projected 82nd percentile over just three academic years.
Academically, Celeste J H consistently outperforms the state average in core subjects. In projected 2025-2026 scores, the school exceeds state averages in Reading across all grades, with 8th graders achieving 74.19% proficiency compared to the state's 58.69%. Mathematics also shows strength, with 6th graders at 55.56% proficiency versus the state's 38.57%, and 8th graders at 54.84% versus 47.24%. The school particularly shines in 8th Grade Social Studies, where 45.16% of students are proficient against a state average of just 31.69%. The only area of concern is 8th Grade Science, where the 2024-2025 score of 41.18% fell below the state average of 46.25%.
Key metrics highlight a well-supported learning environment. The school has a 0.0% dropout rate and spends $13,814 per student, a relatively high investment that appears to yield strong results. While 59.18% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school's academic performance remains above state norms. The primary area for targeted improvement is 7th Grade Math, which, while still above the state average, is the lowest proficiency subject at 38.46%. Overall, Celeste J H is a high-performing school on a clear upward trend, offering a small, focused environment with strong academic outcomes.
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