Summary:
In zip code 77480, there is one middle school, Sweeny J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Sweeny area, which is part of the Sweeny Independent School District (Isd).
Sweeny J H has 453 students and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, with 52.1% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school maintains a 0% dropout rate, which is excellent. However, its overall state ranking is in the 41st percentile (2-star rating), indicating performance below the state median. The school spends $12,354 per student. A standout strength is in advanced math: 100% of 8th graders taking Algebra I scored proficient in 2025-2026, nearly double the state average. The school also outperforms the state in 8th-grade math (55.8% proficient vs. 47.24% state).
Despite these bright spots, there are significant areas of concern. Reading proficiency is below the state average across all three grades, with 6th grade at 35.42% (state: 53.52%) and 8th grade at 43.57% (state: 58.69%). Math proficiency is a mixed picture: 6th grade (33.57%) and 7th grade (16.48%) are well below state averages, while 8th grade math is above. Social studies proficiency is also low at 28.78% (state: 31.69%). The dramatic contrast between high Algebra I scores and low 6th and 7th-grade math scores suggests a strong advanced program but potential gaps in foundational math for most students. The school’s ranking has been stable but low for three years, and the 6th-grade math scores showed extreme volatility, dropping to 10.58% in 2024-2025 before recovering.
Thank you for your feedback!