Summary
Gonzales J H in Gonzales, TX, serves 584 students in grades 6-8 within the Gonzales Independent School District (Isd), a district that faces significant challenges and serves a predominantly low-income community, with over 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
One of the most striking findings is the school’s exceptional performance in Algebra I acceleration. In the 2025-2026 school year, 85.94% of Gonzales J H students passed the Algebra I EOC exam, far exceeding the state average of 54.03% and dramatically higher than the district average of 38.94%. This is a clear strength, especially when compared to the nearby Gilbert Gerdes J H in Luling, which had a 76.67% pass rate. However, this success creates a stark contrast with the school’s general math proficiency, where only 7.56% of 8th graders were proficient in grade-level math, compared to 28.7% at Gerdes J H and 47.24% statewide. This suggests that while the school excels at preparing its top math students for advanced coursework, it struggles to bring the majority of students to grade-level proficiency. Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio (16.8:1) than Gerdes J H (14.5:1), which may limit individualized attention.
Despite these academic challenges, Gonzales J H maintains a very low dropout rate of 0.5%, significantly better than the district average of 1.2%, indicating the school is effective at keeping students engaged. However, performance in core subjects like reading and math has remained flat and well below state averages for years. The school also shows a concerning decline in support for gifted students, with their performance dropping from the 71st percentile in 2022-2023 to the 41st percentile in 2025-2026. While the school spends $10,412 per student—higher than Gerdes J H’s $9,752—this investment has not yet translated into broad academic improvement, highlighting a need for more effective resource allocation.
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