Summary:
Pearsall Independent School District (Isd) is home to one middle school, Pearsall J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 with 434 students in a high-poverty area where 81.8% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Pearsall J H shows a strong upward trajectory in its state ranking, improving from the 15th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 32nd percentile in 2025-2026, despite spending $10,949 per student—below the national average. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6 and a 0.0% dropout rate. The most remarkable achievement is in 8th Grade Mathematics, where proficiency soared to 71.88% in 2025-2026, a stunning 24.64 percentage points above the state average. This represents a dramatic turnaround from the previous year when the school was 9.65 points below the state average in the same subject, suggesting a highly effective intervention or instructional change.
However, performance is uneven across subjects. While 8th Grade Math is a standout strength, 8th Grade Social Studies remains a persistent weakness, with proficiency rates of 11.72% in 2025-2026—roughly one-third of the state average of 31.69%. Other subjects show inconsistency year-to-year; for example, 7th Grade Reading dropped from 41.89% to 25.76% between school years, while 6th Grade Reading moved in the opposite direction. This pattern, combined with the overall improving ranking, suggests the school is in a period of transition with pockets of excellence in math and areas needing attention in social studies. The school's ability to generate academic growth despite high poverty and below-average spending makes its recent math success particularly noteworthy for parents evaluating educational options in this district.
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