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Pearland J H South

Q: Is Pearland J H South a good school?

Pearland J H South ranks 526 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

526^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Pearland J H South is a 7th and 8th-grade middle school in Pearland, TX, serving 764 students as part of the highly-rated Pearland Independent School District (Isd). The school consistently earns a 4-star rating and stands out for its exceptional advanced math program, with Algebra I STAAR proficiency rates near 99%—far exceeding both the district and state averages and matching the performance of the district's top campus, Berry Miller J H. This strength is especially notable given that over half of its students (53.14%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, a significantly higher rate of economic disadvantage compared to nearby peers like Pearland J H East (35.46%) and Pearland J H West (34.54%).

The school shows a clear pattern of strengths and challenges. Reading performance is a consistent bright spot, with 8th-grade scores well above the state average. However, 7th-grade math remains a persistent weak point, with proficiency rates hovering around 30% for three years—a trend shared by other district middle schools. Similarly, 8th-grade Social Studies scores have stagnated in the low 30% range, lagging far behind Berry Miller J H (63.66%) and Pearland J H West (52.78%). On a positive note, the school has made remarkable recent progress in supporting its Special Education students, jumping from the 42nd to the 89th percentile statewide, and continues to achieve strong results for its African American students, who rank in the top quartile.

While the school's overall state ranking has been stable near the 77th percentile, it has seen a slight decline from a peak of the 88th percentile in 2020-2021. The most direct comparison is with Berry Miller J H, the district's highest-performing campus (5-star, 94th percentile), which has a much lower rate of economic disadvantage. Despite this, Pearland J H South's advanced math program acts as a powerful equalizer, producing results on par with the district's best. The school's recent improvements in serving Special Education students and its consistent excellence for African American students suggest a capacity for targeted, effective change, though it will need to address persistent dips in 7th-grade math and Social Studies to continue its upward trajectory.

764

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,332

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584

(281) 727-1500

District: Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Pearland J H South usually attend:

High:

Pearland High School

Feeder schools for Pearland J H South:

Elementary:	H C Carleston Elementary
	Magnolia Elementary
	Massey Ranch Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.8%

White:

23.7%

African American:

17.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (56% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

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

!Near the bottom of Pearland Independent School District (Isd)'s ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg65%

Texas avg47%

526^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

77^th of 951Pearland 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	69.4	526 of 2335	77.5%	★★★★☆
2025	68.9	562 of 2344	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	551 of 2372	76.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	482 of 2330	79.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	429 of 2254	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.6	266 of 2252	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	81.0	299 of 2193	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.1	300 of 2080	85.6%	★★★★☆
2017	80.2	267 of 2027	86.8%	★★★★☆
2016	76.7	358 of 1987	82.0%	★★★★☆
2015	79.9	270 of 2043	86.8%	★★★★☆
2014	73.6	430 of 1987	78.4%	★★★★☆
2013	67.1	568 of 1973	71.2%	★★★★☆
2012	73.4	418 of 1951	78.6%	★★★★☆
2011	72.0	355 of 1895	81.3%	★★★★☆
2010	69.6	416 of 1803	76.9%	★★★★☆
2009	67.0	514 of 1763	70.8%	★★★★☆
2008	79.9	160 of 1718	90.7%	★★★★★
2007	79.6	176 of 1684	89.5%	★★★★☆
2006	78.3	228 of 1585	85.6%	★★★★☆
2005	80.8	156 of 1582	90.1%	★★★★★
2004	79.1	171 of 1573	89.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	182 of 1295	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	66.0	242 of 997	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	58.7	396 of 1280	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.9	244 of 1273	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	224 of 1251	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.3	127 of 1213	89.5%	★★★★☆
2019	84.7	111 of 1193	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	75.2	184 of 1167	84.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.8	323 of 642	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.8	326 of 505	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.8	341 of 617	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.7	330 of 616	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.0	192 of 606	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	195 of 589	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.8	334 of 594	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.4	274 of 587	53.3%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	59.0	626 of 2182	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	68.7	346 of 2118	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	65.0	429 of 2058	79.2%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	331 of 2008	83.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	527 of 1390	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	74.8	207 of 1428	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	56.3	597 of 1770	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.2	406 of 1720	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	348 of 1643	78.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	345 of 1592	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	43.2	737 of 1445	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.4	464 of 1376	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	532 of 2240	76.3%	★★★★☆
2025	65.4	479 of 1825	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	62.1	679 of 2242	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.6	494 of 2241	78.0%	★★★★☆
2022	75.9	386 of 2221	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.1	206 of 2151	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	77.1	327 of 2047	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	352 of 2008	82.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	399 of 1497	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	71.3	283 of 1230	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	75.8	224 of 1481	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.6	94 of 1488	93.7%	★★★★★
2021	78.7	218 of 1501	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	78.7	112 of 1446	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	79.8	99 of 1430	93.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	632 of 2141	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	68.6	366 of 1731	78.9%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	561 of 2119	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	427 of 2116	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	408 of 2077	80.4%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	169 of 2043	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	73.6	330 of 1935	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	295 of 1895	84.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	642 of 2253	71.5%	★★★★☆
2025	62.6	487 of 1820	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	53.5	874 of 2235	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.3	672 of 2251	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.6	583 of 2220	73.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.2	201 of 2172	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	76.0	261 of 2073	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	377 of 2039	81.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	515 of 2253	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	67.8	427 of 1818	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	71.4	461 of 2246	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	451 of 2245	79.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	505 of 2228	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	77.7	337 of 2168	84.5%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	265 of 2069	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	278 of 2030	86.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	223 of 806	72.3%	★★★★☆
2025	57.9	252 of 676	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.0	235 of 818	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	53.1	346 of 817	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	205 of 813	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	70.0	150 of 743	79.8%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	259 of 753	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.3	229 of 720	68.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.1	209 of 1956	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	41.9	906 of 1568	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.7	690 of 1891	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	597 of 1815	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.4	538 of 1757	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.9	235 of 1712	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	66.4	270 of 1626	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	59.6	354 of 1597	77.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	79.7	223 of 1731	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	71.1	311 of 1439	78.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	275 of 1733	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	271 of 1749	84.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	261 of 1723	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	150 of 1700	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	81.6	221 of 1684	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	203 of 1673	87.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2026)89th percentile+12 vs school

White (2026)87th percentile+10 vs school

African American (2026)86th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

Female (2026)76th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)72nd percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)72nd percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)71st percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)70th percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)62nd percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2026)50th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I99%+45 vs state

Reading66%+10 vs state

Mathematics50%+10 vs state

Social Studies33%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (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	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 Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Pearland J H South	Public	7-8	4719 Bailey Rd	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 727-1500	764	50	15.3	53.1%	181 (23.7%)	130 (17.0%)	388 (50.8%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	69.4	526^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.5%		68.9	562^nd of 2344 public middle schools	76.0%	36			99.0				65.9	66.9			31.3	62.1	32.6	$8,332
Alexander Middle	Public	5-6	3001 Old Alvin Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 736-6700	765	45	16.8	30.7%	318 (41.6%)	80 (10.5%)	301 (39.3%)	32 (4.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)					70.4	77.9			71.2	74.8				$7,253
Sam Jamison Middle	Public	5-6	2506 Woody Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 412-1440	728	53	13.7	54.0%	158 (21.7%)	132 (18.1%)	375 (51.5%)	35 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.7%)								(n/a)	44.4	0.0			63.1	64.4			43.1	50.2				$8,137
Berry Miller J H	Public	7-8	3301 Manvel Rd	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 997-3900	827	47	17.5	26.2%	211 (25.5%)	200 (24.2%)	209 (25.3%)	158 (19.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (5.3%)	90.8	138^th of 2335 public middle schools	94.1%		88.7	175^th of 2344 public middle schools	92.5%	37			97.6				83.0	85.0			28.7	77.1	63.7	$7,659
Pearland J H West	Public	7-8	2337 N Galveston Ave	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 412-1222	941	54	17.5	34.5%	194 (20.6%)	85 (9.0%)	423 (45.0%)	195 (20.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.6%)	85.3	223^rd of 2335 public middle schools	90.4%		86.5	214^th of 2344 public middle schools	90.9%	9			94.7				78.2	77.6			19.1	72.8	52.8	$7,543
Rogers Middle	Public	5-6	3121 Manvel	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 736-6400	721	42	17.2	29.0%	191 (26.5%)	165 (22.9%)	195 (27.0%)	122 (16.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.4%)								(n/a)					75.6	82.3			64.7	75.3				$7,241
Pearland J H East	Public	7-8	2315 Old Alvin Rd	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 485-2481	801	47	17.0	35.5%	318 (39.7%)	84 (10.5%)	328 (40.9%)	41 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)	74	433^rd of 2335 public middle schools	81.5%		77.2	385^th of 2344 public middle schools	83.6%	48			94.6				72.4	75.0			28.3	64.3	30.6	$8,466
Leon H Sablatura Middle	Public	5-6	2201 N Galveston Ave	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 412-1500	878	52	17.0	34.9%	197 (22.4%)	87 (9.9%)	372 (42.4%)	186 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.1%)								(n/a)	11.1	0.0			78.1	78.9			64.7	66.3		100.0		$6,935
Iltexas Pearland Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2468 E Broadway St	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 479-9078	197	15	12.7	65.5%	7 (3.6%)	85 (43.1%)	88 (44.7%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)	19.1	2070^th of 2335 public middle schools	11.3%		26.1	1859^th of 2344 public middle schools	20.7%	211			36.4	82.6		35.7	37.4	32.4		29.8		10.8	15.3	$00
Thompson Intermediate	Public	7-8	8750 Hughes Rd	Houston	77089	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0510	835	64	12.9	65.6%	50 (6.0%)	124 (14.9%)	567 (67.9%)	71 (8.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.2%)	46.3	1166^th of 2335 public middle schools	50.1%		59.4	810^th of 2344 public middle schools	65.4%	356			95.8				49.8	58.1			15.6	49.2	24.3	$10,570

Frequently Asked Questions about Pearland J H South

Is Pearland J H South a good school?

Pearland J H South ranks 526^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pearland J H South?

Students at Pearland J H South are 51% Hispanic, 24% White, 17% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Pearland J H South?

In the 2024-25 school year, 764 students attended Pearland J H South.

What district is Pearland J H South in?

Pearland Independent School District (Isd)

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Students who attend Pearland J H South usually go on to attend Pearland High School

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

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