Summary:
The Vidor Independent School District (Isd) serves two middle schools—Vidor Middle (grades 5-6) and Vidor J H (grades 7-8)—in a Texas community where the district holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 36th percentile statewide.
Vidor J H is the standout school in the district, particularly in advanced math. An impressive 95.95% of its students scored proficient or above on the Algebra I End-of-Course exam, more than double the state average of 47.01%. It also outperformed state averages in 8th-grade reading, math, science, and social studies. In contrast, Vidor Middle struggles academically, with scores consistently below state benchmarks. Its 5th-grade science score of 20.37% proficient is the lowest in the district and well under the state average of 29.57%. A notable "middle school cliff" appears in math: 6th graders at Vidor Middle scored 39.2% proficient (slightly above state average), but 7th graders at Vidor J H plummet to 26.67% (below state average), before rebounding to 48.4% in 8th grade and soaring in Algebra I.
Spending per student is higher at Vidor J H ($10,376) than at Vidor Middle ($9,559), though this does not explain the 7th-grade math drop. Both schools serve similar economic disadvantage rates (59.72% at Vidor Middle, 52.29% at Vidor J H). Preliminary 2025-2026 data shows a concerning decline in most subjects across both schools, with the exception of Vidor J H's continued strength in Algebra I (92.31% proficient). Parents should note that while Vidor J H offers a strong advanced math track, the transition to 7th grade math and science instruction at Vidor Middle are key areas needing attention.
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