Summary:
Zip code 75650 in Hallsville, Texas, is home to two middle schools—Hallsville J H (grades 7-8) and Hallsville Intermediate (grades 5-6)—both part of the Hallsville Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 50th percentile statewide.
Hallsville J H stands out as the exceptional school in this area, consistently outperforming state averages by wide margins. Its Algebra I End-of-Course exam proficiency reached 98.1% in 2024-2025 and a perfect 100% in preliminary 2025-2026 data, far exceeding the state average of around 47-54%. The school also achieved a 0.0% dropout rate and a 90th percentile state ranking (4-star rating) in 2023-2024, with strong scores in 7th-grade math (59.47% vs. 31.12% state) and 8th-grade reading (72.83% vs. 56.39% state). In contrast, Hallsville Intermediate performs closer to state averages, though it excels in 5th-grade science with 55.01% proficiency—nearly double the state average of 29.57%. Both schools have similar spending per student (around $7,200) and student-teacher ratios (12.6 and 11.8), yet the junior high shows significantly stronger academic outcomes.
A key takeaway is the clear academic growth from 5th to 8th grade: students at Hallsville Intermediate perform slightly above state averages, but by the time they reach Hallsville J H, they leap far ahead, especially in math and science. This suggests the junior high has a particularly effective curriculum and leadership that accelerates learning. For parents, Hallsville J H is a standout choice with exceptional advanced coursework and low dropout rates, while Hallsville Intermediate provides a solid foundation with a notable strength in science.
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