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#3632 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
Briscoe Jh
Middle School · Lamar CISD · Richmond, TX
A Lamar CISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4300 FM 723, Richmond, TX 77406
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Briscoe Jh score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Briscoe Jh sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,990/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,023
Median home value
$383,400
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Episcopal PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Fort Bend Co AlterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 4.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Lamar JhEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
| Dean Leaman JhEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 2,419 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lamar CISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #25 of 44
- District spending per student
- $10,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Briscoe Jh is listed in LAMAR CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briscoe Jh
Briscoe Jh is a public middle school in Richmond, TX, part of Lamar CISD, serving approximately 1,962 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,632 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Briscoe Jh
What grades does Briscoe Jh serve?
Briscoe Jh serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Briscoe Jh?
Briscoe Jh has an enrollment of approximately 1,962 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briscoe Jh?
The student-teacher ratio at Briscoe Jh is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briscoe Jh rank in TX?
Briscoe Jh ranks #3,632 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Briscoe Jh's MySchoolScout rating?
Briscoe Jh has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Briscoe Jh?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briscoe Jh has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Briscoe Jh a charter school?
No, Briscoe Jh is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briscoe Jh a Title I school?
No, Briscoe Jh is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briscoe Jh?
38.1% of students at Briscoe Jh qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,962
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (832) 223-4000
- Area population (ZIP 77406)
- 65,716
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77406; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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