Gilbert Gerdes J H
Luling, TX · Luling ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, distant
1,178th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 31%▲ Improving
214 E BOWIE ST, Luling, TX 78648
(830)875-2121NCES ID 482859006141Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Gilbert Gerdes J H 1,178th 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 31% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 31th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 281 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 302 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.1% | 68.5% | ▲ 16.4 pts | |
| White | 37.2% | 22.2% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.3% | 6.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.1 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 $234K in zip 78648 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Gilbert Gerdes J H in?
Gilbert Gerdes J H is part of the Luling ISD district in Luling, Texas.
Is Gilbert Gerdes J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gilbert Gerdes J H 1,178th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 31% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Gilbert Gerdes J H?
Hispanic 69%, White 22%, Black 7%, Two or more races 2% (302 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gilbert Gerdes J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78648 is $234K 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.