Celeste J H

Celeste J H is a regular public middle school in Celeste, Texas, serving 105 students in grades 6 through 8. The school earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10, rated Exceptional — a designation backed by standout academic performance (8.8) and exceptional growth (9.7), meaning students here make some of the strongest year-over-year gains in the state. The numbers place Celeste J H in rare company.

It ranks 7th among 1,693 middle schools in Texas, and 34th out of 8,547 public schools statewide across all levels. That positions it ahead of every other public school in Texas by percentile — a result that holds up across both achievement and growth measures, not just one dimension. The student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1 reflects a small, focused environment where individual attention is the norm.

With only 105 students across three grade levels, class sizes stay tight and teachers can track each student closely. For families in the Celeste area comparing middle school options, this school sits at the top of the local list and, by the data, near the top of every list in Texas.

With an enrollment of 105 students, Celeste J H is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Celeste J H may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.