Summary:
The Luling Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Gilbert Gerdes J H, which serves 306 students in grades 6 through 8 in Luling, Texas.
Gilbert Gerdes J H presents a fascinating "math paradox." On one hand, its advanced math program is a standout success: in the 2024-2025 school year, an exceptional 94.44% of students taking Algebra I were proficient, far exceeding state averages. On the other hand, 7th-grade math performance is critically low, with only 3.51% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year. This extreme contrast suggests the school may be concentrating resources on a select group of advanced students, leaving many 7th graders behind. Reading performance is a consistent, moderate weakness across all grades, trailing state averages by 3 to 13 percentage points. Social Studies is another persistent area of concern, with 8th-grade scores falling 10 to 18 percentage points below the state average.
The school faces significant challenges, with over 82% of students economically disadvantaged and a relatively low per-student spending of $9,752. Its state ranking has been volatile, fluctuating from a 1-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating in recent years. The dropout rate is low at 0.5%, and the student-teacher ratio is 14.5. For parents, the key takeaway is that while Gilbert Gerdes J H excels in advanced math for a select group, it struggles significantly with core subjects like reading, social studies, and standard 7th-grade math, indicating a need for targeted support for the majority of its students.
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