Summary:
Zip code 76401 in Stephenville, TX, is home to two middle schools—Gilbert Intermediate (grades 5-6) and Henderson J H (grades 7-8)—both part of the highly rated Stephenville Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide.
Henderson J H stands out for exceptional math performance, with 100% of students scoring proficient or above in Algebra I—nearly double the state average—and a strong upward trend in state ranking from the 70th to the 87th percentile. However, it shows a "math cliff" where 7th-grade math proficiency drops to 36.69%, while 8th-grade math jumps to 70.55%, suggesting the school excels at accelerating top students. Gilbert Intermediate delivers consistent, above-average scores in core subjects but experienced an 11-point decline in 6th-grade reading proficiency from 67.82% to 56.7%, warranting attention. Both schools maintain favorable student-teacher ratios (under 14:1) and similar per-student spending (~$10,100), with about 45-49% of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
A key concern is the Spanish language test gap at Gilbert Intermediate, where 5th graders taking the Spanish STAAR reading test had only 22.22% proficiency versus 67.38% in English, and Spanish math and science proficiency was 0%, highlighting a need for targeted support for English Language Learners. Despite these fluctuations, the district consistently outperforms state averages in nearly every subject, reflecting strong curriculum and teaching practices across both schools.
Thank you for your feedback!