Bruce J High School
Tel:
(903)841-7600
- Bruce J High School serves 357 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Bruce J High School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bruce J High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bruce J High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4667 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 68% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilmer Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bruce J High School is Gilmer High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Union Hill High School (6.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gilmer Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gilmer Gilmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 700 students
1.0 miles
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)841-7500 1.0 9-12 700 - Gilmer Gilmer Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 989 students
2.4 miles
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)841-7700 2.4 PK-4 989 - Gilmer Gilmer Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 372 students
2.4 miles
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)841-7800 2.4 5-6 372 - Gilmer Sharon A Richardson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 188 students
6.8 miles
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)762-2139 6.8 PK-5 188 - Gilmer Union Hill High School Grades: 6-12 | 195 students
6.8 miles
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)762-2138 6.8 6-12 195
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