Summary:
Zip code 77561, serving the Hardin, Texas area, is home to a single middle school, Hardin J H, which serves grades 6 through 8 with a total enrollment of 297 students as part of the Hardin Independent School District (Isd).
Hardin J H presents a fascinating academic profile with a clear split between subjects. The school consistently outperforms the state average in Reading across all grade levels, with an average proficiency of 59.63% compared to the state's 55.42% in the most recent year. However, Mathematics proficiency tells a different story, averaging just 19.34% against the state's 38.41%, with 8th-grade math proficiency dropping to a concerning 13.56%. The standout exception is the school's Algebra I program, where 65.52% of students taking the End of Course exam were proficient—a remarkable 11.49 percentage points above the state average and nearly double the district's overall average of 37.39%. This suggests the school excels at accelerating its top math students while the majority in standard math classes struggle significantly.
Despite the math challenges, the school's overall state ranking has shown a positive trajectory, climbing from the 34th percentile three years ago to the 48th percentile currently. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1 and spending of $10,544 per student, the school has reasonable resources, though the data raises questions about whether these are optimally allocated to address the math deficiency. The school maintains a 0.0% dropout rate and serves a student population where 55.22% are economically disadvantaged. For parents, Hardin J H offers strong reading instruction and an exceptional advanced math program, but the general math curriculum appears to need significant attention to ensure all students succeed.
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