Summary:
In zip code 77539 (Dickinson, TX), there are two middle schools serving grades 6 through 8, both part of the Dickinson Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked in the 49th percentile statewide.
For parents comparing schools, Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H stands out as the higher-performing option. It has a stronger state ranking (60th percentile) compared to R D McAdams J H (52nd percentile) and leads in most core subject test scores, including 7th and 8th Grade Reading, all three Math grades, and 8th Grade Social Studies. Both schools serve high-poverty populations, with 70-75% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While McAdams J H has shown impressive improvement, jumping from the 33rd to the 52nd percentile in two years, Kranz J H has maintained a more stable, higher trajectory. Interestingly, McAdams J H spends slightly more per student ($10,873 vs. $10,579) and has a lower dropout rate (0.2% vs. 0.4%), yet Kranz J H consistently achieves better academic results, suggesting factors like teaching quality or school culture are key.
A standout finding is the exceptional performance in Algebra I, where both schools dramatically exceed the state average of 54%. Kranz J H achieves 98.84% proficiency and McAdams J H 92.06%, indicating a highly effective advanced math program. However, a significant weakness emerges in 7th Grade Math, where both schools fall well below the state average of 29.41% (McAdams at 14.89%, Kranz at 21.35%). This suggests a critical curriculum gap that parents should investigate, as it represents a major hurdle for most students despite the strong Algebra I results.
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