Ganado Jh

Ganado Jh is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Ganado Independent School District (ISD) in Ganado, Texas, with 152 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8. While the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools by SchoolDigger, with a 2-star rating out of 5 in recent years, it faces several challenges that are worth noting.

Ganado Jh's test scores are generally below the state averages across various STAAR assessments, with projected proficiency rates in 2024-2025 that are lower than the state in reading, math, science, and social studies. However, the school has maintained a low dropout rate, which is better than the state average. Additionally, Ganado Jh has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.88% to 58.55% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the state. The school's spending per student, between $8,851 and $10,186, is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Ganado Jh's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While the school's Gifted and Talented students have performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 40% of Texas middle schools in recent years, the school's Special Education and At-Risk students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as El Campo Middle, Industrial J H, Edna J H, and Louise J H, Ganado Jh's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, lower dropout rates, and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's performance is also closely aligned with the overall performance of the Ganado Independent School District, which is ranked 428 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.