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#1796 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 21% in state

Carrizo Springs J H

Middle School · Carrizo Springs CISD · Carrizo Springs, TX

A Carrizo Springs CISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 N 7TH ST, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$16,683
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Students at Carrizo Springs J H score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

79.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carrizo Springs J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High2,539/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$36,250

Median home value

$70,300

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

11.7%

Homeownership

58.9%

Poverty rate

46.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78834; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Carrizo Springs CISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carrizo Springs J H is listed in CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carrizo Springs J H

Carrizo Springs J H is a public middle school in Carrizo Springs, TX, part of Carrizo Springs CISD, serving approximately 260 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,796 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carrizo Springs J H

What grades does Carrizo Springs J H serve?

Carrizo Springs J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Carrizo Springs J H?

Carrizo Springs J H has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizo Springs J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Carrizo Springs J H is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carrizo Springs J H rank in TX?

Carrizo Springs J H ranks #1,796 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Carrizo Springs J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Carrizo Springs J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Carrizo Springs J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrizo Springs J H has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Carrizo Springs J H a charter school?

No, Carrizo Springs J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carrizo Springs J H a Title I school?

No, Carrizo Springs J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrizo Springs J H?

79.6% of students at Carrizo Springs J H 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Dimmit County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%
Area population (ZIP 78834)
7,204
Area median age
34.9
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 78834; 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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