Summary:
This analysis examines three public middle schools (grades 6-8) located in the 78130 zip code of New Braunfels, Texas, serving a combined population of approximately 3,332 students across two different school districts.
Church Hill Middle is the clear standout in this area, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 81st-87th percentile statewide. It boasts the highest spending per student ($9,268), the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.6), and a 0.0% dropout rate. In contrast, Canyon Middle, despite being part of the highly-ranked Comal Independent School District (Isd), significantly underperforms its district peer, scoring far lower in nearly every subject, including 7th Grade Math (8.37% proficient vs. Church Hill's 27.01%) and 8th Grade Science (41.72% vs. Church Hill's 68.54%). New Braunfels Middle, part of the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd), presents a paradox: it has the lowest overall state ranking (38th percentile) and struggles in standard math, yet its Algebra I program is exceptional, with 83.76% of test-takers proficient, dramatically higher than the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a strong advanced track even as the general curriculum lags.
A universal weak point across all three schools is 7th Grade Mathematics, where even the top-performing Church Hill Middle scored below the state average. Furthermore, New Braunfels Middle shows a concerning declining trend, dropping from the 48th percentile to the 38th percentile over three years, with a higher dropout rate (0.8%) than its peers. For parents, the data clearly shows that school choice within this zip code matters greatly, with Church Hill Middle offering the strongest overall academic environment, while New Braunfels Middle offers a unique strength in advanced math for qualifying students.
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