Kermit J H

Kermit J H serves 313 students in grades 6 through 8 in the small, rural community of Kermit, Texas, as part of the Kermit Independent School District (Isd).

This school has experienced a sharp and recent academic decline, dropping from the 37th percentile statewide in 2021-2022 to the 7th percentile in the most recent data. The most critical weakness is in 8th-grade Social Studies, where only 4.4% of students were proficient, a staggering 27 percentage points below the state average. However, there is a notable bright spot: 8th-grade Science has been a consistent area of strength, with 56.31% of students proficient in 2023-2024, significantly outperforming the state average. This "Science anomaly" suggests a specific, effective teacher or program that could be replicated in other subjects. The school's performance for Special Education students is highly volatile, ranging from a 67th percentile ranking in 2024-2025 to a 3rd percentile ranking the following year, indicating an unstable support system.

There are no other schools within 20 miles of Kermit J H for direct comparison. The school's per-student spending has increased by 35% over two years, yet academic performance has declined, raising questions about how funds are being used. The most recent data shows underperformance across every subject and grade level, with deficits ranging from 11 to 27 percentage points below state averages. This systemic crisis requires immediate and comprehensive action, as previous strengths in Science and Reading have faded.