Middle Schools in Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District

The six middle schools in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District serve grades 6-8 and face significant challenges, with the district ranking in the 27th percentile statewide and a high rate of economic disadvantage across all campuses.

E F Green Junior School stands out as the top performer, holding the highest state ranking (32nd percentile) and leading the district in 6th and 7th Grade Reading, while achieving an exceptional 98.39% proficiency in Algebra I. Baytown J H is the most improved school, jumping 276 places in state ranking and posting the district's best 8th Grade Social Studies score (32.71%), which exceeds the state average. In contrast, Highlands J H is the most challenged school, with the lowest ranking (18th percentile) and the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 85.31%, struggling particularly in 7th Grade Math and 8th Grade Social Studies.

A key strength across the district is Algebra I proficiency, where all six schools dramatically outperform the state average, with scores ranging from 88.89% at Baytown J H to 100% at Highlands J H. However, this success contrasts with struggles in general 8th Grade Math, where the district average (33.27%) lags behind the state (38.57%). Reading proficiency is also a concern, with only E F Green Junior School consistently meeting district averages across all grades. The data shows that schools with lower economic disadvantage, like E F Green (64.2%) and Gentry J H (67.52%), tend to rank higher, while Horace Mann J H (84.58%) and Highlands J H face greater academic hurdles. Overall, the district shows pockets of excellence in advanced math but requires systemic improvements in core subjects to better serve all students.