Summary:
In zip code 78121, there is one middle school, La Vernia J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 814 students as part of the La Vernia Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 16% of Texas with a 4-star rating.
La Vernia J H shows strong overall performance but has a notable weakness in 7th-grade math. The school boasts a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and exceptional Algebra I scores, with over 88% proficiency in recent years, significantly outpacing district and state averages. However, 7th-grade math proficiency dropped to just 17.5% in the most recent data, a steep decline from 6th-grade math at 53.24%, indicating a persistent challenge at that grade level. The school’s state ranking has slipped from the 78th to the 70th percentile, despite stable or improving test scores, suggesting other schools across Texas are improving faster. The school operates efficiently with below-average per-student spending of $8,092 and a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1, yet still achieves above-average scores in most subjects, including reading and social studies.
For parents, this school offers a high-performing environment with a strong district reputation and excellent outcomes for advanced math students. The main concern is the 7th-grade math performance, which may require additional support or investigation into curriculum or teaching methods at that level. Overall, La Vernia J H provides a solid education with efficient resource use, but families should be aware of the math proficiency drop and consider how the school addresses this gap.
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