Summary:
In zip code 78064, there is one middle school, Pleasanton J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 754 students in the Pleasanton area.
Pleasanton J H is part of the Pleasanton Independent School District (Isd) and shows a mixed academic profile. The school's most notable strength is in advanced math, with 89.74% of Algebra I test-takers scoring proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. However, this success contrasts sharply with overall math performance, where only 20% of 8th graders were proficient in 8th-grade math that same year. The school also outperforms the state in 7th-grade math, with 34.6% proficient versus 29.41% statewide. Reading scores are mixed, with 8th-grade reading improving to 50.45% proficient in 2025-2026, while 6th-grade reading dropped to 35.42%. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, a 64.06% economic disadvantage rate, and spends $11,191 per student. Its state ranking improved slightly from the 29th percentile (1-star) in 2024-2025 to the 34th percentile (2-star) in 2025-2026.
The key takeaway is that Pleasanton J H excels at accelerating a select group of students into advanced Algebra I, but the majority of students in standard math classes struggle significantly, particularly in 8th grade. This creates a "two-tiered" math system within the school. Year-over-year test scores show notable volatility, with some subjects improving and others declining, suggesting inconsistent instructional outcomes or changing student cohorts. With 64% of students economically disadvantaged, the school faces common challenges of high-poverty districts, and its math performance across all grade levels remains a critical area needing intervention.
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