Pearsall J H

Pearsall J H is a middle school in Pearsall, TX, serving 434 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Pearsall Independent School District (Isd).

This school is in a period of rapid transformation. After years of ranking in the bottom tier of Texas middle schools, Pearsall J H has made a significant upward jump, moving from the 6th percentile in 2022 to the 32nd percentile in 2026. This improvement is not just in one area; it is visible across multiple student groups, including those in Special Education, which jumped from the 4th to the 55th percentile. A standout strength is the school's performance with its Gifted and Talented students, who now rank in the 80th percentile statewide. The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate, a strong indicator of student engagement. The most dramatic academic success is in 8th-grade math, where 71.88% of students are proficient, far exceeding the state average of 47.24%.

Compared to the nearby Mary Harper Middle in the Dilley Independent School District (Isd), Pearsall J H is on a faster improvement trajectory. While both schools serve similar communities, Pearsall’s recent gains are sharper, particularly in serving its Special Education population. However, challenges remain. Social Studies is a chronic weakness, with proficiency rates consistently below 15%, and 6th-grade reading and math scores still lag behind state averages. This suggests the school’s recent success is driven more by upper-grade interventions than by building foundational skills in the lower grades.