Excellent
#758 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 9% in state
Fairmont J H
Middle School · Deer Park ISD · Pasadena, TX
A Deer Park ISD middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4911 HOLLY BAY CT, Pasadena, TX 77505
- Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairmont J H score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fairmont 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. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), 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
$94,643
Median home value
$276,100
Median rent
$1,522/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Carter Lomax MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–6 | 2.7 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Bonnette J HEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 672 | 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.
Deer Park ISD
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairmont J H is listed in DEER PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairmont J H
Fairmont J H is a public middle school in Pasadena, TX, part of Deer Park ISD, serving approximately 689 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairmont J H
What grades does Fairmont J H serve?
Fairmont J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairmont J H?
Fairmont J H has an enrollment of approximately 689 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont J H is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairmont J H rank in TX?
Fairmont J H ranks #758 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fairmont J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairmont J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Fairmont J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairmont J H has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Fairmont J H a charter school?
No, Fairmont J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairmont J H a Title I school?
No, Fairmont J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairmont J H?
41.2% of students at Fairmont 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 689
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (832) 668-7800
- Area population (ZIP 77505)
- 23,686
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 77505; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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