Bruce J H
Gilmer, TX · Gilmer ISD
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Town, fringe
592nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
111 BRUCE ST, Gilmer, TX 75644
(903)841-7600NCES ID 482070002080Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Bruce J H 592nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 65th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 397 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 427 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.8% | 56.0% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 23.2% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 11.7% | ▲ 10.5 pts | |
| Black | 18.2% | 7.5% | ▼ 10.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $222K in zip 75644 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Bruce J H
- #417Gilmer IntGilmer ISD · 2.5 mi away417th of 1,701
ELA 67% ▲10 · Math 50% ▲1Compare - #362Harmony J HHarmony ISD · 10.1 mi away362nd of 1,701
ELA 68% ▲11 · Math 53% ▲4Compare - #416Union Grove J HUnion Grove ISD · 10.6 mi away416th of 1,701
ELA 62% ▲5 · Math 55% ▲6Compare - #300New Diana MiddleNew Diana ISD · 11.2 mi away300th of 1,701
ELA 73% ▲16 · Math 55% ▲6Compare - #1342Gladewater MiddleGladewater ISD · 13.4 mi away1,342nd of 1,701
ELA 43% ▼14 · Math 29% ▼20Compare - #1369Big Sandy J HBig Sandy ISD · 13.5 mi away1,369th of 1,701
ELA 47% ▼10 · Math 23% ▼26Compare - #305Spring Hill J HSpring Hill ISD · 13.8 mi away305th of 1,701
ELA 72% ▲15 · Math 56% ▲7Compare - #280White Oak MiddleWhite Oak ISD · 13.9 mi away280th of 1,701
ELA 75% ▲18 · Math 56% ▲7Compare
What school district is Bruce J H in?
Bruce J H is part of the Gilmer ISD district in Gilmer, Texas.
Is Bruce J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bruce J H 592nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Bruce J H?
White 56%, Hispanic 23%, Two or more races 12%, Black 8% (427 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bruce J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75644 is $222K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.