Summary:
In zip code 77612, there is one middle school, Buna J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 318 students in the Buna, Texas area, part of the Buna Independent School District (Isd).
Buna J H presents a mixed picture of performance. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9 and a perfect 0.0% dropout rate. Its state ranking has been volatile, recently jumping to the 63rd percentile (3 stars) after a dip to the 44th percentile the previous year. The school's standout strength is its Algebra I program, where 94.74% of students were proficient in the most recent year, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. Social Studies is also a strong subject, with 8th graders scoring 40.74% proficient versus the state's 31.69%.
However, a significant concern is the 7th-grade math performance, where only 11.76% of students were proficient, well below the state average of 29.41%. This appears to be a persistent issue. While 8th-grade math proficiency (49.09%) is slightly above the state average, this number is likely boosted by high-performing students taking Algebra I. The school shows inconsistent year-over-year performance across subjects, suggesting sensitivity to changes in student cohorts. Overall, Buna J H excels in advanced math and social studies but struggles with standard math instruction, particularly in 7th grade, making it a school of stark contrasts for parents to consider.
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