Summary:
The two middle schools in zip code 76087, Tison Middle and Brock J H, serve grades 6 through 8 and present a stark contrast in academic performance and community demographics, reflecting the different strengths of their respective districts.
Brock J H is the standout school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Texas middle schools (89th percentile) and belonging to the top-rated Brock Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide. Its students achieve significantly higher test scores, with average reading proficiency at 75.3% and math proficiency at 55.1%, both well above state averages. The school also has a very low free/reduced lunch rate of 7.88%. In contrast, Tison Middle, part of the more average Weatherford Independent School District (Isd) (53rd percentile), ranks near the middle of the pack (56th percentile) and shows more volatile performance, with reading proficiency at 49.5% and math at 36.2%. Tison also has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 45.32%.
Despite these differences, both schools share a remarkable strength in advanced math: Algebra I proficiency rates are exceptionally high at 94.68% for Tison and 97.73% for Brock, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Interestingly, Brock J H achieves its superior results while spending less per student ($8,969) than Tison Middle ($9,725), suggesting factors like community wealth and district efficiency play a major role. Dropout rates are similarly low at both schools (0.2% to 0.3%), and student-teacher ratios are comparable (15.2:1 at Tison, 17:1 at Brock). For parents, the choice largely comes down to the consistent, top-tier performance of Brock J H versus the more average but still solid offerings of Tison Middle, with the caveat that Tison's recent ranking volatility may warrant a closer look.
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