Summary:
In zip code 77951, there is one middle school, Bloomington J H, serving grades 7 and 8 with 135 students in the Bloomington Independent School District (Isd), an area where nearly 83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Bloomington J H presents a mixed picture for parents. The school has a notable bright spot: 80% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54%. However, this success contrasts sharply with struggles in core subjects. For example, only 4.55% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies, compared to 31.69% statewide, and just 21.21% were proficient in 8th Grade Reading versus 58.69% statewide. The school’s state ranking is in the bottom 7th percentile, and its performance has been consistently low over the past three years. The student-teacher ratio is 13.7, and per-student spending is $10,484, but these resources have not translated into strong overall academic outcomes for most students.
Year-to-year scores fluctuate significantly, likely due to the small student body. For instance, 8th Grade Math proficiency dropped from 48.15% to 24.59% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, while 7th Grade Reading improved from 14.49% to 34.69%. This volatility means a single class can dramatically shift results. The school’s high poverty rate and low ranking indicate it faces substantial challenges, but the strong Algebra I program shows potential for advanced learners. Parents should consider both the school’s targeted strengths in advanced math and its need for improvement in foundational subjects like reading and social studies.
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