Serving 1,119 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 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Bear Branch Junior High covers approximately 66.3 square miles in the eastern part of Magnolia, TX, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.7 miles away. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is around 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Branch J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Branch J High School's student population of 1,119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bear Branch J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bear Branch J High School is 0.58, 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
#2533 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2533 out of 8,096 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, Bear Branch Intermediate School, Irons J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bear Branch J High School?
1,119 students attend Bear Branch J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bear Branch J High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Branch J High School?
Bear Branch J High School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 Independent School District.
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