Summary:
In zip code 79701, there is one middle school, San Jacinto J H, serving grades 6 through 8 in Midland, Texas, with a total enrollment of 744 students.
San Jacinto J H is part of the Midland Independent School District (Isd) and shows a mixed performance profile. The school's standout strength is in advanced mathematics, with an exceptional 93.52% proficiency rate in Algebra I, far exceeding both the district and state averages. It also performs well above district and state benchmarks in 6th-grade reading (81.82% proficient) and 6th-grade math (63.64% proficient). However, there are significant areas of concern. The most dramatic is a sharp decline in 7th-grade math proficiency, which drops to just 16.67%, well below the state average. Additionally, 8th-grade social studies is a persistent weakness, with only 20.34% of students proficient. The school's dropout rate is a low 1.4%, and it spends $9,352 per student, with 47.31% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Key takeaways for parents include the school's inconsistent performance across grade levels and subjects. While the school excels at accelerating top math students into Algebra I, the broader 8th-grade math proficiency (49.25%) is much lower, suggesting a focus on a select group. The dramatic drop in math from 6th to 7th grade, often called a "math cliff," is a critical issue to investigate. The school's state ranking has also fluctuated, dropping from the 55th percentile to a projected 44th percentile. Overall, San Jacinto J H offers strong foundational programs in 6th grade and advanced math, but parents should be aware of the challenges in 7th-grade math and 8th-grade social studies.
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