Falfurrias J H

Falfurrias J H is a middle school in Falfurrias, TX, serving 279 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Brooks County Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the bottom 5% of Texas schools.

This school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in core subjects. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, only about 6% of 7th graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 29%. Similarly, 8th-grade social studies proficiency was just 3%, versus the state's 30%. However, there is one bright spot: students in the advanced Algebra I track performed exceptionally well, with 90% achieving proficiency compared to the state average of 54%. This suggests that while the school struggles to teach most students effectively, it has found success with a small, advanced group. The school also spends more per student ($15,527) and has a favorable student-to-teacher ratio (13.2:1), yet these resources have not translated into strong overall outcomes, pointing to deeper issues with instructional quality or school culture.

There are no other schools within 20 miles of Falfurrias J H for direct comparison. The school's performance has been consistently low, earning a 1-star rating for most of the last decade. While the school has shown some success with special education students (earning a 3-star rating in 2025-2026), its overall academic results remain a concern. The volatile dropout rate and the isolated success in Algebra I highlight the need for a more consistent and effective approach to teaching all students across all subjects.