Summary:
This analysis covers three middle-level schools in zip code 78108 (Cibolo, TX), all part of the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of over 2,700 students.
Dobie J H (grades 7-8) is the largest school and stands out for its advanced math program, with 86.57% of students proficient in Algebra I—nearly double the state average. However, it shows a dramatic "math paradox": only 17.37% of 7th graders were proficient in standard math, the lowest score in the dataset. This suggests the school successfully accelerates top students into Algebra I while a larger group struggles with grade-level math. Among the intermediate schools, Elaine S Schlather Intermediate (grades 5-6) is the most consistent performer, with the lowest poverty rate (24.03% free/reduced lunch) and the highest proficiency in 5th grade reading and math. Barbara Jordan Intermediate (grades 5-6) excels specifically in 6th grade math, where 56.42% of students were proficient, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Barbara Jordan also has the highest spending per student ($8,565) and the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.4), suggesting the district allocates more resources to the school with the greatest economic need.
A key district-wide weakness is 5th grade science, where both intermediate schools scored well below the state average (23.48% and 24.4% vs. 29.57% state), pointing to a potential curriculum gap. Despite low 7th grade math scores, Dobie J H has shown a positive trajectory, moving from a 2-star to a consistent 3-star state ranking over the past three years. Overall, families in this area will find a district that invests in advanced math opportunities at the junior high level, while intermediate schools offer strong reading and math foundations, though science instruction may need attention.
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