Bear Branch J High School serves 1,134 students in grades 7-8.
Bear Branch J High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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 declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Bear Branch J High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2531 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
34%
53%

Black
3%
13%

White
59%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
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 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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