Summary:
In zip code 78801, there is one middle school, Morales J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in Uvalde, Texas, as part of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.
Morales J H serves 718 students and faces significant academic challenges, with overall proficiency in core subjects like reading, math, and social studies falling well below state averages. For example, average reading proficiency across grades 6-8 is about 32%, compared to the state average of 55%, and math proficiency is roughly 12% versus the state's 38%. The school ranks in the bottom 11th percentile of Texas middle schools. However, there is a notable bright spot: in Algebra I, 54% of students scored proficient, matching the state average and far exceeding the district average of 26%. This suggests a strong advanced math program for select 8th graders. The school also has a low dropout rate of 1.0%, better than the district's 2.9%, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
Economic disadvantage is high, with 85% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, which is a key factor in the school's performance. Per-student spending is $11,859, indicating resources are available, but outcomes suggest a need for strategic changes in instruction and resource use. The school's performance closely mirrors the district's overall struggles, which ranks in the 2nd percentile statewide. While the state ranking has slightly improved from the 6th to the 11th percentile in recent years, the school remains critically low-performing. The standout success in Algebra I offers a potential model for improvement in other subjects, but a major shift is needed to close the wide gap with state averages.
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