Summary:
The Waller Independent School District (Isd) is home to two middle schools, Schultz J H and Waller J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in a Texas district ranked in the 53rd percentile statewide.
Schultz J H stands out as the higher-performing school overall, with a better state ranking trajectory and notable academic strengths. It excels in advanced math, with an exceptional 91.11% proficiency rate in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Waller J H also performs strongly in Algebra I at 86.75%, but Schultz J H leads in 8th-grade math (42.81% vs. 27.34%) and social studies (35.95% vs. 23.72%). Interestingly, Waller J H outperforms in 8th-grade reading (52.85% vs. 46.95%) and science, suggesting different instructional strengths at each campus. Both schools maintain a 0.0% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention.
A key takeaway is the district's exceptional performance in Algebra I, which contrasts with consistent underperformance in standard grade-level math compared to state averages. Schultz J H also achieves better results despite a higher student-teacher ratio (15.4 vs. 13.8) and higher per-student spending ($9,751 vs. $9,262), pointing to potentially efficient resource use. For parents, Schultz J H offers a stronger overall academic profile, particularly in math and social studies, while Waller J H provides a competitive edge in reading and science.
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