Wharton J H
Wharton, TX · Wharton ISD · Grades 6-8
1,501st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 12%▼ Declining
Wharton J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wharton J H 1,501st 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 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — declining.
Wharton J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 313 students tested
Wharton J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 355 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.2% | 61.7% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 26.9% | 24.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 15.3% | 10.1% | ▼ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Wharton J H
Typical home value $221K in zip 77488 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Wharton J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Iago J HBoling ISD · 8.5 mi away804th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 39% - 4El Campo MiddleEl Campo ISD · 13.2 mi away1,043rd of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 30% - 8East Bernard J HEast Bernard ISD · 14.4 mi away352nd of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 10Needville MiddleNeedville ISD · 18.2 mi away158th of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 69% - 9Needville J HNeedville ISD · 18.3 mi away204th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 70% - 8Brazos MiddleBrazos ISD · 20.8 mi away398th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 57% - 8Louise J HLouise ISD · 23.7 mi away382nd of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 7Harry Wright JHLamar CISD · 23.9 mi away586th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 47%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wharton J H in?
Wharton J H is part of the Wharton ISD district in Wharton, Texas.
Is Wharton J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wharton J H 1,501st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wharton J H?
Hispanic 62%, Black 25%, White 10%, Two or more races 3% (355 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wharton J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77488 is $221K 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.