Summary:
This analysis examines two middle schools in zip code 77536 (Deer Park, TX), Deer Park J H and Bonnette J H, both part of the Deer Park Independent School District (Isd), which serves grades 6-8 and holds a 3-star state rating.
Deer Park J H is the standout school in the area, ranking in the 83rd percentile (4 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, compared to Bonnette J H's 63rd percentile (3 stars). Deer Park J H consistently outperforms Bonnette J H in core academics, with 8th-grade math proficiency at 75.67% versus 61.84%, and 8th-grade reading at 69.86% versus 58.22%. Both schools achieve exceptional results in Algebra I, with Deer Park J H scoring a perfect 100% and Bonnette J H at 94.74%, far exceeding the district average of 63.1%. However, both schools struggle with 6th-grade math, scoring below the state average of 38.57% (26.46% and 23.08% respectively), suggesting a potential curriculum challenge in early middle school math.
Key metrics reveal interesting contrasts. Bonnette J H has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.2:1) and spends slightly more per student ($10,882) than Deer Park J H (15.2:1 and $10,472), yet Deer Park J H achieves better academic outcomes. The free/reduced lunch rate is 38.2% at Deer Park J H versus 55.59% at Bonnette J H, a factor that often correlates with performance. Dropout rates are very low at both schools (0.0% and 0.4%), well below the district average of 0.8%. Overall, Deer Park J H offers stronger academic performance and a higher state ranking, while Bonnette J H provides more individualized attention with smaller class sizes.
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