Summary:
Yoakum Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single middle school, Yoakum J H, which serves 273 students in grades 6 through 8 and is located in a community where 77.66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Yoakum J H presents a mixed academic profile with standout strengths in mathematics and notable challenges in reading. The school's math performance is exceptional in the upper grades: 7th graders scored 51.65% proficient in math (well above the state average of 29.41%), and 8th graders achieved 64.62% proficiency (compared to 47.24% statewide). Most impressively, students taking Algebra I achieved a 94.74% proficiency rate, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, 6th-grade math is a significant weakness at just 18.56% proficient versus 38.57% statewide. Reading scores are consistently below state averages, with 6th graders at 25.77% (state: 53.52%), 7th graders at 53.85% (state: 54.04%), and 8th graders at 53.57% (state: 58.69%). The school maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1 and spends $13,479 per student, yet its overall state ranking places it in the 48th percentile (2 stars).
A key takeaway is the dramatic grade-level divide in math, suggesting effective interventions kick in after 6th grade, while reading remains a persistent area needing improvement. The school also shows significant year-over-year performance volatility, which may be influenced by small class sizes. With a 0.0% dropout rate and strong advanced math outcomes, Yoakum J H demonstrates that high-poverty schools can achieve excellence in specific subjects, though resources may need to be rebalanced to address 6th-grade foundational skills and overall literacy.
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