Judith A Resnik Middle

Judith A Resnik Middle in Von Ormy, TX, serves 765 students in grades 6-8 within the Southwest Independent School District (Isd), where over 86% of students are economically disadvantaged. The school has faced significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 12-16% of Texas middle schools over the past five years, but it also shows some surprising pockets of strength that set it apart from nearby schools.

The most notable bright spot is the school's Algebra I program. In the 2024-2025 school year, 56.6% of Resnik students taking the exam were proficient—more than double the district average and even higher than the state average. This success creates an interesting contrast with the school's general math performance, where only 5.15% of 7th graders were proficient in 2025-2026. When compared to Somerset J H, just 4.24 miles away in the Somerset Independent School District (Isd), the gap is striking: Somerset JH is a 4-star school with 47.4% of 7th graders proficient in math, while Resnik is a 1-star school. Both serve similarly high-poverty populations, highlighting how school-level practices can drive different outcomes. Within its own district, Resnik outperforms Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle in Algebra I and 6th-grade reading, suggesting targeted successes.

Another positive trend is the school's work with its African American students, who jumped from the 14th to the 50th percentile statewide over two years—the highest subgroup rating at the school. However, the school struggles to challenge its Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the 7th percentile. On a positive note, the school maintains a very low dropout rate of 0.6%, indicating that students stay engaged even when academics are tough. For parents, this school offers a mixed picture: strong advanced math opportunities and improving support for some groups, but significant challenges in core subjects that require attention.