Summary:
In zip code 79040, there is one middle school, Gruver J H, serving grades 5 through 8 in the small, rural community of Gruver, Texas, which is part of the Gruver Independent School District (Isd).
Gruver J H is an exceptional school, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 99th percentile of all Texas school districts. With only 115 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 to 1, the school provides a highly personalized learning environment. The school's academic performance is outstanding, consistently exceeding state averages across nearly every subject and grade level. Most notably, 100% of students were proficient in Algebra I, and 94.44% of 8th graders were proficient in mathematics—nearly double the state average. Reading scores are also a strong point, with 85.29% of 6th graders proficient compared to the state's 53.52%. The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate and a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 44.35% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.
While the school's math program is its primary engine for success, there are a few areas to note. Math proficiency in grades 5, 6, and 7 saw a decline from the 2024-2025 to the 2025-2026 school year, a trend worth monitoring. Additionally, 8th-grade social studies, while still above the state average at 39.39% proficient, is the school's lowest-performing subject. Overall, Gruver J H is a top-tier middle school that delivers exceptional results, particularly in mathematics, within a small, supportive setting.
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