Summary:
Gentry J H is a public middle school in Baytown, Texas, serving 997 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 706 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gentry J H faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (60.18%) compared to the state average, and academic performance that is generally below the state and district averages across most subjects and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in reading and math were 36-49% and 29-41%, respectively, in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 52-54% and 31-40%. Gentry J H's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, are also a concern. However, the school stands out in its Algebra I end-of-course exam, with proficiency rates consistently above 90% in recent years, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.
Compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Baytown J H, Highlands J H, and Horace Mann J H, Gentry J H's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher academic proficiency rates and better rankings. Additionally, Gentry J H's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past few years, from 683 out of 2,193 Texas middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1,554 out of 2,330 in 2022-2023, indicating a need for improvement.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9
Number of students: 997
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
60.2%
White:
19.7%
African American:
16.9%
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Two or more races:
1.6%
Asian:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%
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