BRUCE J H

GILMER ISD
111 BRUCE ST
GILMER, TX 75644
419 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Bruce J. Junior High is a public middle school located in Gilmer, Texas, and operates as part of the Gilmer Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social development.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular offerings are designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging participation in athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. By maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of junior high students, the school strives to provide a structured yet engaging atmosphere that promotes student success, character building, and community involvement.
419
Total Students
35.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (58.5%)
  • Hispanic
    97 (23.2%)
  • Two or More
    39 (9.3%)
  • Black
    31 (7.4%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: GILMER ISD
Phone: (903)841-7600
Website: http://www.gilmerisd.org/juniorhigh/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 259
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 212
Grade 8 207
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
GILMER INT
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