Serving 198 students in grades 6-8, Blooming Grove Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blooming Grove JH's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Blooming Grove, TX, encompassing approximately 165.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blooming Grove Junior High School's student population of 198 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
198 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Blooming Grove Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blooming Grove Junior High School is 0.55, 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
#4560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
56%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blooming Grove Junior High School's ranking?
Blooming Grove Junior High School is ranked #4560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blooming Grove Junior High School?
198 students attend Blooming Grove Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Blooming Grove Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blooming Grove Junior High School?
Blooming Grove Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blooming Grove Junior High School offer ?
Blooming Grove Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blooming Grove Junior High School part of?
Blooming Grove Junior High School is part of Blooming Grove Independent School District.
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