Bruce J H

Summary:

Bruce J H is a public middle school located in Gilmer, Texas, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 429. The school is part of the Gilmer Independent School District, which is ranked 297 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bruce J H has shown strong academic performance, ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools in recent years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2022-2023 and 2021-2022. The school's STAAR test scores are generally above the state and district averages, particularly in Reading and Algebra I. For example, in 2023-2024, 55.96% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state average of 54.09%. Bruce J H's Algebra I end-of-course proficiency rate was 92% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 44.73%. The school has also performed well across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Comparing Bruce J H to nearby schools, Spring Hill J H has a higher overall ranking and stronger academic performance than Bruce J H, particularly in Reading and Mathematics. Meanwhile, Ore City Middle and Gladewater Middle have lower overall rankings and academic performance compared to Bruce J H. Additionally, Bruce J H has seen a slight decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of students identifying as two or more races over the past three school years, suggesting demographic shifts in the area.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 111 Bruce St
       Gilmer, TX  75644-0040


(903) 841-7600

District: Gilmer Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1142nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,280 Help


Students who attend Bruce J H usually attend:

High:    Gilmer High School

Feeder schools for Bruce J H:

Elementary:    Gilmer Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
22.8%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Bruce J H ranks better than 51.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.71. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bruce J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.9%), Hispanic (22.8%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruce J H is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruce J H is $11,280.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bruce J H was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bruce J H 1142nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bruce J H in the ranking list.)

Gilmer Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmer Independent School District (Isd) 297th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bruce J H

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Rank History for all students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.43 904th 1573 42.5%
2005 45.82 976th 1582 38.3%
2006 41.97 1049th 1585 33.8%
2007 55.61 830th 1684 50.7%
2008 68.35 458th 1718 73.3%
2009 63.71 629th 1763 64.3%
2010 57.87 820th 1803 54.5%
2011 60.30 771st 1895 59.3%
2012 42.39 1220th 1951 37.5%
2013 62.04 705th 1973 64.3%
2014 62.42 726th 1987 63.5%
2015 41.09 1311th 2043 35.8%
2016 37.67 1368th 1987 31.2%
2017 57.58 716th 2027 64.7%
2018 56.51 733rd 2080 64.8%
2019 45.32 1140th 2193 48.0%
2021 57.78 799th 2252 64.5%
2022 65.61 584th 2254 74.1%
2023 63.76 686th 2330 70.6%
2024 47.71 1142nd 2361 51.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.34 411th 720 42.9%
2019 21.40 656th 753 12.9%
2021 36.23 486th 743 34.6%
2022 47.24 423rd 813 48.0%
2023 45.58 439th 817 46.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 684th 1376 50.3%
2019 43.26 734th 1445 49.2%
2021 76.47 152nd 1592 90.5%
2022 56.76 486th 1643 70.4%
2023 63.53 421st 1720 75.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.32 961st 1597 39.8%
2019 60.97 358th 1626 78.0%
2021 42.04 846th 1712 50.6%
2022 65.74 310th 1757 82.4%
2023 77.01 186th 1815 89.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.28 658th 2039 67.7%
2019 43.04 1181st 2073 43.0%
2021 71.77 355th 2172 83.7%
2022 75.66 293rd 2220 86.8%
2023 68.07 480th 2251 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.11 823rd 2008 59.0%
2019 47.22 1037th 2047 49.3%
2021 58.52 753rd 2151 65.0%
2022 67.70 526th 2221 76.3%
2023 61.45 715th 2241 68.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.73 558th 1430 61.0%
2019 37.66 1098th 1446 24.1%
2021 56.33 784th 1501 47.8%
2023 71.13 381st 1481 74.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.20 581st 2008 71.1%
2019 50.80 828th 2058 59.8%
2021 71.11 305th 2118 85.6%
2022 73.19 310th 2182 85.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.71 721st 2030 64.5%
2019 42.71 1131st 2069 45.3%
2021 56.11 820th 2168 62.2%
2022 62.20 673rd 2228 69.8%
2023 64.33 645th 2245 71.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 961st 1167 17.7%
2019 40.92 664th 1193 44.3%
2021 46.93 548th 1213 54.8%
2022 65.95 282nd 1251 77.5%
2023 67.40 303rd 1273 76.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.92 1108th 1895 41.5%
2019 47.74 941st 1935 51.4%
2021 71.03 385th 2043 81.2%
2022 57.28 715th 2077 65.6%
2023 63.09 594th 2116 71.9%
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Rank History for White students at Bruce J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.54 751st 1673 55.1%
2019 32.96 1232nd 1684 26.8%
2021 39.99 1066th 1700 37.3%
2022 55.31 706th 1723 59.0%
2023 50.53 844th 1749 51.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Open Quote If I could rate this campus a 0, I would and it would still be more than it deserves. This campus was worse than we ever could have imagined. Campus is completely controlled by unruly student body, not the administration nor the staff, and administration seems completely fine with it. Bullying runs rampant throughout the campus - absolutely nothing is done... Administration is cowardly, and laughable. Huge waste of time! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bruce J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 376 106 1 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 491
1989 341 89 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1990 367 86 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 385 90 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1992 423 99 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 461 115 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 458 124 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 462 108 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 462 108 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 450 105 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1998 471 97 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 449 109 0 22 4 n/a n/a 0 584
2000 427 109 0 19 6 n/a n/a 0 561
2001 413 93 0 21 5 n/a n/a 0 532
2002 404 103 3 28 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 404 103 3 28 5 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 387 103 4 40 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 403 112 3 35 7 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 369 111 1 38 8 n/a n/a 0 527
2007 251 62 2 23 4 n/a n/a 0 342
2008 225 54 4 23 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2009 236 54 1 24 5 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 249 52 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 234 62 0 39 1 0 4 0 340
2012 257 67 2 42 1 0 7 0 376
2013 241 51 2 37 1 0 16 0 348
2014 222 56 1 48 6 0 16 0 349
2015 207 67 2 61 5 0 11 0 353
2016 228 68 1 56 2 0 13 0 368
2017 241 44 2 53 3 0 14 0 357
2018 224 33 1 77 5 0 13 0 353
2019 236 36 1 82 4 0 12 0 371
2020 259 46 1 75 2 0 24 0 407
2021 236 44 0 80 2 0 28 0 390
2022 230 35 1 94 3 0 29 0 392
2023 240 33 2 98 4 0 52 0 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bruce J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 26.0 18.8 n/a
1989 440 n/a n/a n/a
1990 462 27.0 17.1 n/a
1991 486 27.4 17.7 n/a
1992 535 29.3 18.2 30.7
1993 588 33.0 17.8 39.1
1994 594 36.5 16.3 39.4
1995 586 40.9 14.3 28.7
1996 586 40.9 14.3 28.7
1997 571 43.5 13.1 0
1998 593 43.6 13.6 36.3
1999 584 43.0 13.6 45.2
2000 561 43.0 13.0 39.8
2001 532 42.7 12.5 36.8
2002 543 44.7 12.1 40.1
2003 543 44.7 12.1 40.1
2004 539 39.8 13.5 49.9
2005 560 38.6 14.5 49.8
2006 527 40.0 13.2 52
2007 342 31.4 10.9 43.9
2008 308 29.6 10.4 45.5
2009 320 30.2 10.6 50.3
2010 331 30.2 10.9 54.4
2011 340 26.9 12.5 48.2
2012 376 23.6 15.9 56.4
2013 348 24.6 14.1 56.3
2014 349 25.1 13.8 67.3
2015 353 25.0 14.1 61.5
2016 368 26.0 14.1 66.3
2017 357 26.1 13.6 63.9
2018 353 25.1 14.0 71.4
2019 371 23.0 16.1 69.8
2020 407 25.4 15.9 84.3
2021 390 31.1 12.5 84.9
2022 392 28.7 13.6 85.7
2023 429 27.5 15.5 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bruce J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 26.0 18.8 n/a
1989 440 n/a n/a n/a
1990 462 27.0 17.1 n/a
1991 486 27.4 17.7 n/a
1992 535 29.3 18.2 30.7
1993 588 33.0 17.8 39.1
1994 594 36.5 16.3 39.4
1995 586 40.9 14.3 28.7
1996 586 40.9 14.3 28.7
1997 571 43.5 13.1 0
1998 593 43.6 13.6 36.3
1999 584 43.0 13.6 45.2
2000 561 43.0 13.0 39.8
2001 532 42.7 12.5 36.8
2002 543 44.7 12.1 40.1
2003 543 44.7 12.1 40.1
2004 539 39.8 13.5 49.9
2005 560 38.6 14.5 49.8
2006 527 40.0 13.2 52
2007 342 31.4 10.9 43.9
2008 308 29.6 10.4 45.5
2009 320 30.2 10.6 50.3
2010 331 30.2 10.9 54.4
2011 340 26.9 12.5 48.2
2012 376 23.6 15.9 56.4
2013 348 24.6 14.1 56.3
2014 349 25.1 13.8 67.3
2015 353 25.0 14.1 61.5
2016 368 26.0 14.1 66.3
2017 357 26.1 13.6 63.9
2018 353 25.1 14.0 71.4
2019 371 23.0 16.1 69.8
2020 407 25.4 15.9 84.3
2021 390 31.1 12.5 84.9
2022 392 28.7 13.6 85.7
2023 429 27.5 15.5 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bruce J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $968 (11.0%) $7,859 (89.0%) $8,827
2020 $1,067 (12.3%) $7,583 (87.7%) $8,650
2021 $2,238 (19.8%) $9,041 (80.2%) $11,280

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruce J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1140th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 686th of 2330 Middle schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Bruce J H)3947
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))3947
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bruce J H)5244
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))5244
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bruce J H)4165
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))4165
 24%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bruce J H)6843
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))6843
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bruce J H)3748
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))3748
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bruce J H)2650
 24%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))2650
 24%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bruce J H)10095
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gilmer Independent School District (Isd))7470
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371429
 15.6%
African American3633
 8.3%
American Indian44
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic8298
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White236240
 1.7%
Two or More Races1252
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%78.1%
 8.3%


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Bruce J H ranks 1142nd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Bruce J H are 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Bruce J H.

Students who attend Bruce J H usually go on to attend Gilmer High School


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