Summary:
In zip code 77358, there is one middle school, New Waverly J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the New Waverly area with a total enrollment of 253 students.
New Waverly J H is a school on a strong upward trajectory, with its state ranking improving from the 66th percentile to the 82nd percentile over the last three years, earning it a 4-star rating. The school shows clear academic strengths in Reading and Social Studies, where 8th-grade proficiency rates of 75% and 50.6% significantly exceed state averages of 58.69% and 31.69%, respectively. A standout achievement is in Algebra I, where 100% of tested students were proficient, compared to the state average of 54.03%. However, the school has a notable weakness in 7th-grade Mathematics, where only 20.69% of students were proficient, which is below the state average of 29.41%. The school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and serves a student body where 51.38% are economically disadvantaged, with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3.
As the sole middle school in the New Waverly Independent School District (Isd), the school's performance directly defines the district's outcomes. The contrast between its exceptional performance in advanced math and reading versus its struggles in general 7th-grade math suggests a need for targeted support in that area. The school's consistent improvement and low dropout rate, despite moderate economic challenges, indicate effective school culture and support systems that are helping students succeed.
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