Summary:
The East Bernard Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, East Bernard J H, which serves grades 5 through 8 with a total enrollment of 314 students. This school consistently ranks in the top 20-22% of Texas middle schools, earning a 4-star rating each of the last three years, and it stands out for its exceptional advanced math program and strong performance in social studies and science.
East Bernard J H excels in several key areas, particularly in Algebra I, where 88.89% of 8th graders were proficient in 2025-2026—far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. The school also significantly outperforms the state in 8th Grade Social Studies (56% vs. 31.69%) and 8th Grade Science (65.12% vs. 46.25% in 2024-2025). Reading scores are consistently above state averages across all grades, and the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with a 0.0% dropout rate. However, math performance shows notable volatility, with 7th-grade math proficiency dropping sharply to 16.67% in 2025-2026, a concerning dip compared to the school's otherwise strong results.
Despite this math dip, the school demonstrates efficient resource use, spending $9,668 per student (2020-2021) while achieving top-quartile rankings. The strong Algebra I program suggests that advanced math students are well-supported, but the 7th-grade math decline warrants attention. Overall, East Bernard J H offers a robust education with standout humanities and advanced math programs, though families should be aware of the variability in middle-grade math performance.
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