Summary:
Harwood J H is a high-performing public middle school located in Bedford, Texas, serving 1,038 students in grades 7-9. As part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 172 out of 968 districts in Texas, Harwood J H consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a statewide ranking between 120-195 out of over 2,300 schools in recent years.
Harwood J H's academic performance is exceptional, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests compared to district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly strong in Algebra I, Biology, and English I Reading, with over 80% of students scoring proficient or better on the corresponding STAAR EOC (End-of-Course) exams. Additionally, Harwood J H performs exceptionally well across diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted and Talented students.
Compared to other middle schools in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and nearby districts, such as Smithfield Middle, Cross Timbers Middle, and Hurst J H, Harwood J H consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures, making it a standout institution within the local educational landscape. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further enhance the academic achievement of specific subgroups, such as multi-racial students and English Language Learners.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1
Number of students: 1,014
Racial breakdown:
White:
36.4%
Hispanic:
27.6%
African American:
18.3%
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Asian:
9.1%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Pacific Islander:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%
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