White J H, Mission TX - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on White J H

White J H is a mid-sized public middle school serving grades six through eight in Mission, in the Rio Grande Valley's Hidalgo County. The school enrolled roughly a mid-sized population of students, the vast majority of whom are Hispanic, and a substantial share of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the families in the area.

The school's state test results present a mixed picture. In English Language Arts, proficiency sits around the fifty-percent mark across all three grades, with small variations. In math, however, performance is notably lower in the sixth and seventh grades, dropping to around one-quarter proficiency, before rising to around forty percent in eighth grade. Science results are weaker still, hovering around forty percent in eighth grade. Social studies shows the most significant challenge, with proficiency at the low double-digits in eighth grade. When measured across all subjects and grades by a composite index, White J H sits above the midpoint among the districts in Hidalgo County, though the absolute performance levels remain constrained.

The pattern of improvement from sixth to eighth grade in math suggests that either students make gains as they progress through middle school, or the cohorts themselves differ in readiness entering the school. The relative strength in reading compared to mathematics and science is worth noting for families weighing what academic support their child may need. A parent may want to look into further with the school what instructional supports exist for students who are not yet proficient, particularly in math and social studies, where the numbers lag.

Mission CISD, the district housing the school, operates early college programs at the high school level through partnerships with South Texas College, allowing students to earn college credentials before graduation. The district also runs a PreK-12 agricultural science program tied to the region's citrus heritage, and recently launched a Crib to College initiative bringing free pre-K instruction into local childcare settings. These are lasting structural additions that families considering the district may want to explore as their children progress.

The school's community sits within a mid-sized Rio Grande Valley city with a young median age and a majority Mexican-origin, substantially foreign-born population. Employment concentrates in health care, retail trade, and education. The regional economy, anchored by food and beverage production and healthcare, has forecast hiring growth over the coming years. Housing costs in the area are modest relative to national benchmarks.

White J H represents a regular public middle school serving a community with substantial economic need. Its academic standing within the county is moderate; its math and social studies results warrant attention and conversation with the school about support structures, while its reading performance is comparatively steadier.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 625%

School 25% · District 26% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 726%

School 26% · District 25% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 843%

School 43% · District 40% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 650%

School 50% · District 46% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 751%

School 51% · District 48% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 848%

School 48% · District 50% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Science

Grade 839%

School 39% · District 36% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▼ 6 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 822%

School 22% · District 18% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

This schoolMISSION CISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income44%Higher-income83%39 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income47%Higher-income67%20 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income46%Higher-income66%20 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income20%Higher-income54%34 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income24%Higher-income36%12 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income39%Higher-income72%33 pp gap