Bernarda Jaime J H

Bernarda Jaime J H is a middle school in San Diego, TX, serving 319 students in grades 6-8 as part of the San Diego Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 47th percentile statewide. The school has maintained a stable 2-star rating over the last five years, placing it in the 42nd to 49th percentile among Texas middle schools, with over 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in 8th grade mathematics, consistently exceeding state averages for three consecutive years—most recently achieving 47.64% proficiency compared to the state's 47.24%. It also excels in supporting students from low socio-economic backgrounds, ranking in the 65th percentile statewide for this subgroup, and has shown dramatic improvement for special education students, jumping from the 29th percentile to the 67th percentile in just two years. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1, significantly lower than nearby Adams Middle (20.7:1) in the Alice Independent School District (Isd), the school provides a more intimate learning environment that likely contributes to its targeted support for these groups.

However, the school faces a persistent challenge in 8th grade social studies, where proficiency has hovered around 20-22% for the past three years, well below the state average of 31.69%. This weakness is the primary factor holding back its overall rating. On a positive note, the dropout rate has plummeted from a spike of 4.2% in 2021-2022 to just 0.9% in 2023-2024, signaling improved student engagement. While Adams Middle has a higher overall district ranking, Bernarda Jaime J H outperforms it in key academic areas like math and social studies, demonstrating effective use of its resources for its specific student body.