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Bruce Junior High

Gilmer ISD · Upshur County · 111 BRUCE ST, Gilmer, TX 75644

(903)841-7600

7/10
#578
Rank 578 out of 1,447
Top 40%
English Language Arts7/10 · #485 · 67th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #640 · 56th percentile
Science5/10 · #742 · 48th percentile

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School Overview

Gilmer is a small East Texas town with deep community roots, and Bruce Junior High reflects that close-knit character — teachers tend to know their students by name, and local pride runs high on and off campus. The school shows particular strength in English, making it a solid middle school option for families who value literacy and communication skills as kids head toward high school. Families settled in the piney woods of Upshur County who want a traditional small-town school experience, with all the Friday night football and community connection that comes with it, will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

397 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
221 (56%)
Hispanic
94 (24%)
African American
29 (7%)
Other
53 (13%)

Key Indicators

English Learners38 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged299 (75%)
Students with Disabilities46 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

427
Enrollment
31.7
Teachers (FTE)
13.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.1
Administrators (FTE)