Summary:
In zip code 75844, there is a single middle school, Grapeland J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Grapeland, Texas area as part of the Grapeland Independent School District (Isd).
Grapeland J H has a total enrollment of 104 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 to 1, which allows for more individualized attention. The school shows a notable strength in advanced math, with 72.73% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, significantly outperforming the state average of 54.03%. However, the school has experienced a concerning decline in its state ranking, dropping from the 51st percentile in 2023-2024 to the 27th percentile in 2025-2026. Overall proficiency in core subjects like reading and math for grades 6 through 8 generally falls below state averages, with 7th-grade math being a particular weakness at only 13.04% proficient compared to the state's 29.41%. The school also shows inconsistent performance from year to year, likely due to its small student population, where a single cohort can dramatically swing results.
Key metrics include a 0.0% dropout rate and a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 54.81% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. While the school excels in accelerating select students into advanced math, the foundational math program for the majority of students appears to be struggling. The school's low student-teacher ratio is a significant asset, but it has not consistently translated into above-average academic performance across all subjects. Parents should be aware of the school's recent downward trend in state rankings and the wide gap between its advanced math success and general math proficiency.
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