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Brackett J H

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Brackett J H ranks 1068 th of 2359 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

1068^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,359 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 55% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Brackett J H is a small middle school in Brackettville, TX, serving 112 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Brackett Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out for its perfect 0% dropout rate and a very favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

This school is a study in contrasts. On one hand, it boasts exceptional performance in advanced courses: its Algebra I and Biology End-of-Course exam scores consistently outpace both the district and state averages, with a perfect 100% proficiency rate in both subjects in recent years. On the other hand, the school struggles with foundational instruction. For example, 8th-grade math proficiency was just 17.14% in 2025-2026, far below the state average of 47.24%, while 7th-grade math has been persistently low at around 13%. This creates a "two-tiered" system where advanced students thrive, but the majority of students may not be getting the same level of support. The school also shows significant volatility in serving special education students, swinging from a 95th percentile ranking one year to a 42nd percentile the next, and it underperforms for its low socioeconomic status population, which ranks in the 28th percentile.

While there are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, Brackett J H's performance relative to the state reveals key strengths and weaknesses. The school's advanced course program is a clear asset, but declining trends in core subjects like 8th-grade science (dropping from 52.5% to 26% proficiency over three years) and social studies (14.71% in 2024-2025) suggest that foundational instruction may need attention. For parents, this school offers a caring, small environment with strong opportunities for high-achieving students, but it may require extra support for students who are not in the advanced track, particularly in math and science.

112

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,184

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 N Ann St
Brackettville, TX 78832-0586

(830) 563-2480

District: Brackett Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Brackett J H usually attend:

High:

Brackett High School

Feeder schools for Brackett J H:

Elementary:

Jones Elementary/Intermediate School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.8%

White:

29.5%

American Indian:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 37th percentile in 2023 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 55th (2026) from a 37th-percentile low (2023)

✓Above the Texas median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg44%

Texas avg50%

1,068^th of 2,359

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

572^nd of 947Brackett Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.1	1068 of 2359	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.8	1146 of 2344	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.9	1068 of 2372	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.9	1464 of 2330	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.9	1042 of 2254	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.4	864 of 2252	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.2	770 of 2193	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	702 of 2080	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.6	332 of 2027	83.6%	★★★★☆
2016	74.1	429 of 1987	78.4%	★★★★☆
2015	55.4	934 of 2043	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.3	909 of 1987	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.8	979 of 1973	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.6	526 of 1951	73.0%	★★★★☆
2011	69.8	429 of 1895	77.4%	★★★★☆
2010	53.9	948 of 1803	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.3	836 of 1763	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.1	965 of 1718	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.9	981 of 1684	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.4	848 of 1585	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	75.0	301 of 1582	81.0%	★★★★☆
2004	64.8	534 of 1573	66.1%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	33.1	1566 of 2182	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.3	1330 of 2118	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.0	471 of 2058	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	53.7	685 of 2008	65.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	41.2	716 of 1376	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	1099 of 2263	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.4	962 of 1825	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.7	1078 of 2242	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.9	1458 of 2241	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.9	1264 of 2221	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.3	1078 of 2151	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.2	925 of 2047	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.2	927 of 2008	53.8%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.2	1234 of 1510	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	49.0	784 of 1230	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.8	415 of 1446	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.6	436 of 1430	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.7	963 of 2161	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	868 of 1731	49.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.7	722 of 2119	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.9	1546 of 2116	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	42.3	1166 of 2077	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.8	1090 of 2043	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.1	776 of 1935	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.3	895 of 1895	52.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.4	1635 of 2275	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	29.1	1420 of 1820	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.2	1245 of 2235	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	1587 of 2251	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.0	1705 of 2220	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.0	1340 of 2172	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.8	874 of 2073	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.0	1032 of 2039	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	997 of 2274	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.9	860 of 1818	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	959 of 2246	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.8	1327 of 2245	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.1	877 of 2228	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.5	704 of 2168	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	666 of 2069	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.8	593 of 2030	70.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.0	1143 of 1974	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	84.6	81 of 1568	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	36.4	1153 of 1815	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.7	836 of 1626	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.7	1132 of 1597	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.9	948 of 1743	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.2	817 of 1439	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.4	1135 of 1733	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.8	746 of 1749	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.6	357 of 1723	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	155 of 1700	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	71.8	377 of 1684	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	82.9	193 of 1673	88.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)56th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)55th percentile~ school

Female (2026)51st percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)48th percentile-18 vs school

White (2026)46th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)42nd percentile-13 vs school

At Risk (2022)28th percentile-26 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)28th percentile-27 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)18th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology100%+29 vs state

Algebra I62%+8 vs state

Reading58%~ state avg

Mathematics32%-8 vs state

Social Studies24%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Brackett J H	Public	6-8	201 N Ann St	Brackettville	78832	Kinney County	Brackett Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 563-2480	112	11	10.4	54.5%	33 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	49.1	1068^th of 2359 public middle schools	54.7%		47.8	1146^th of 2344 public middle schools	51.1%	78	61.5	100.0	61.8	48.7	62.9	48.6	29.2	17.1	23.5	$10,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Brackett J H

What district is Brackett J H in?

Brackett Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Brackett J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Brackett J H.

What high school do graduates of Brackett J H attend?

Students who attend Brackett J H usually go on to attend Brackett High School

What is the racial makeup of Brackett J H?

Students at Brackett J H are 69% Hispanic, 29% White.

Is Brackett J H a good school?

Brackett J H ranks 1068^th of 2359 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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