The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 30% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagle Pass J H
Eagle Pass J H is a public junior high serving seventh and eighth grade students in Eagle Pass, a border city in Maverick County. The school enrolls a modest population, with a student body that is largely Hispanic and economically disadvantaged; a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is part of Eagle Pass ISD, which recently passed a bond referendum to fund facilities improvements across its campuses, a capital investment that will reshape the school environment over coming years.
On state testing, the school's profile is mixed. Students perform substantially stronger in English language arts than in math. In seventh-grade ELA, about three in five students met or exceeded proficiency, while eighth-grade ELA performance dips slightly but remains in the majority range. Math proficiency is lower: both seventh and eighth grade hover closer to two in five students meeting the standard. Science performance in eighth grade lands in the middle range. Eighth-grade social studies is a softer spot, with only about three in ten students meeting proficiency. When viewed across the full picture of Texas STAAR performance, the school shows strength in reading and language skills relative to other measured areas and relative to math and social studies, where a parent may want to look into more details with the school about how instruction addresses foundational gaps.
The broader context matters here. Eagle Pass is a Rio Grande border community with cross-border ties to Piedras Negras, Mexico. The downtown sits near the international bridges and blends residential and commercial activity. Housing values in the area are below the state benchmark, and rent-to-income ratios are modest, making it an affordable market compared to much of Texas. The city has designated economic development zones near its ports of entry and is actively recruiting commercial and industrial investment. That growth orientation, combined with the recent school bond, suggests the district and city are positioning for expansion.
Eagle Pass J H operates as a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. Enrollment data was not available in the records for special education or English learner populations, and prior-year trend data was not accessible, so a parent seeking to understand how performance has moved over time or how the school serves specific student populations would benefit from asking the school directly. The school is one junior high serving a two-grade band; state testing is limited to the grade levels served, which is why science and social studies results appear only for eighth grade.
For families moving to Eagle Pass or considering this school, the take-home is a mid-sized junior high with solid reading outcomes and room for growth in quantitative and social studies understanding. The recent bond approval signals district commitment to facilities, and the affordable housing market may appeal to families seeking lower cost of living. The economic and demographic profile is a high-poverty, majority-Hispanic student population that resembles many Texas border schools; whether that community alignment matters depends on family priorities.
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