Bear Branch J High School

31310 F M 2978
Magnolia, TX 77353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,134 students in grades 7-8, Bear Branch J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bear Branch J High School's student population of 1,134 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,134 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Bear Branch J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Branch J High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#2531 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
37%
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46%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
34%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
59%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bear Branch J High School's ranking?
Bear Branch J High School is ranked #2531 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bear Branch J High School often compared to?
Bear Branch J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peet J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Bear Branch J High School?
1,134 students attend Bear Branch J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bear Branch J High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bear Branch J High School?
Bear Branch J High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bear Branch J High School offer ?
Bear Branch J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bear Branch J High School part of?
Bear Branch J High School is part of Magnolia ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,134 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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