Moreno J H

Moreno J H is a public middle school located in Beeville, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 640 students. The school is part of the Beeville Independent School District, which is ranked 694 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moreno J H consistently performs below the state average on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 8th grade was 42.86% at Moreno J H, compared to the state average of 56.39%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics for 7th grade, Moreno J H had only 11.76% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.12%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively better performance for African American students but struggles with Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students.

Despite spending more per student than the state average, with a per-student spending of $9,633 in the 2020-2021 school year compared to the state average of $9,217, Moreno J H's academic performance remains significantly below the state average. In contrast, the nearby Skidmore-Tynan J H, which is part of the Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District, outperforms Moreno J H across most academic measures, including STAAR test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that the challenges faced by Moreno J H may be specific to the Beeville Independent School District and the local community, rather than being a broader regional issue.