Summary:
In zip code 78065, there is a single middle school, Poteet J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 393 students in the Poteet area.
Poteet J H is part of the Poteet Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the 8th percentile of all Texas districts. The school itself has a low state ranking, placing in the 9th percentile (0 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to state averages. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, only 18.8% of students are proficient versus the state average of 47.24%, and in 8th grade Social Studies, just 9.92% meet proficiency compared to 31.69% statewide. The school's strongest relative area is 8th grade Reading, where 49.18% of students are proficient, narrowing the gap to the state average to about 9.5 percentage points. The student-teacher ratio is 14.6, and spending per student is $9,179.
A key positive finding is the school's low dropout rate of 0.3%, which is notably better than the district's rate of 1.5%. This suggests the school is effective at keeping students enrolled despite academic challenges. Over 72% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The most critical areas for improvement are 8th grade Mathematics and Social Studies, where proficiency rates are alarmingly low. Overall, Poteet J H faces significant academic hurdles but shows strength in student retention and a relative bright spot in 8th grade Reading.
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