Summary:
In zip code 78643, there is one middle school, Llano J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 423 students in the Llano Independent School District (Isd).
Llano J H stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with 96.88% of Algebra I students scoring proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. The school has shown strong year-over-year improvement, jumping from the 58th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating. Despite 66.19% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school outperformed state averages in 6th grade reading (60.26% proficient), 6th grade math (52%), 8th grade math (60.27%), and 8th grade social studies (40.91%) in the most recent year. The student-teacher ratio is a favorable 11.9:1, and the school reported a 0.0% dropout rate.
A key area for improvement is a "7th grade slump," where only 23.47% of 7th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, well below the state average of 29.41%. This contrasts sharply with the school's stellar Algebra I results, suggesting the school excels at accelerating top math students but may need to bolster support for the standard curriculum. Overall, Llano J H demonstrates significant recent progress and effective strategies for closing achievement gaps, making it a strong option for families in the area.
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