Summary:
Zip code 77455, serving the rural community of Louise, Texas, is home to a single middle school, Louise J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Louise Independent School District (Isd).
Louise J H is a very small school with just 109 students, offering a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The school has shown remarkable academic improvement, jumping from a 3-star, 57th-percentile state ranking in 2023-2024 to a 4-star, 74th-percentile ranking for the 2025-2026 school year. Its standout feature is exceptional performance on high school-level End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 90% proficiency in Algebra I and 92.31% proficiency in Biology—far exceeding state averages. The 8th-grade cohort also shines, with 75% proficient in Reading and 72.22% in Math, both well above state benchmarks. The school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and spends $11,124 per student.
While Louise J H excels in Reading, Math, and Science, Social Studies remains a relative weakness, with 31.25% proficiency in 2025-2026, slightly below the state average. The school achieves these strong results despite nearly 69% of its students being economically disadvantaged, highlighting effective teaching and support systems. Because it is the only middle school in the district, the school's performance directly reflects the district's overall success. For parents, this school offers a tight-knit environment with strong academic growth, particularly in advanced coursework, making it a compelling choice for families in the area.
Thank you for your feedback!