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Pearsall J H

Middle School · Pearsall ISD · Pearsall, TX

A Pearsall ISD middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

607 E ALABAMA ST, Pearsall, TX 78061

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$12,782
Chronic Absenteeism42.6%

Students at Pearsall J H score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pearsall J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,144/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pearsall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,567

Median home value

$103,200

Median rent

$1,013/mo

College educated

7.3%

Homeownership

61.9%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78061; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

1 in PEARSALL ISD

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atascosa Juvenile Detention CtrEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–10Not available3Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pearsall ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pearsall J H is listed in PEARSALL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pearsall J H

Pearsall J H is a public middle school in Pearsall, TX, part of Pearsall ISD, serving approximately 444 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,026 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pearsall J H

What grades does Pearsall J H serve?

Pearsall J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Pearsall J H?

Pearsall J H has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearsall J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Pearsall J H is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pearsall J H rank in TX?

Pearsall J H ranks #6,026 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pearsall J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Pearsall J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Pearsall J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearsall J H has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pearsall J H a charter school?

No, Pearsall J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pearsall J H a Title I school?

No, Pearsall J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearsall J H?

82.4% of students at Pearsall J H qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Frio County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.6%
Area population (ZIP 78061)
9,968
Area median age
33.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78061; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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