BRUCE J H

BRUCE J H is a Title I public middle school that is part of the GILMER ISD school district, located in GILMER, TX with about 353 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, BRUCE J H has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact BRUCE J H at (903) 841-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 BRUCE ST
GILMER, TX 75644-0040
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BRUCE J H is a public Title I school in GILMER, TX with about 353 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GILMER ISD
Total Students:
353
Teachers:
25.14
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 353 students

White
63.5%
Hispanic/Latino
21.8%
Black or African American
9.3%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.