Very Good
#2013 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 24% in state
Friendswood J H
Middle School · Friendswood ISD · Friendswood, TX
A Friendswood ISD middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 MANISON PKWY, Friendswood, TX 77546
- Math 77% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Friendswood J H score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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).
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Where Friendswood J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Friendswood), 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
$121,914
Median home value
$354,300
Median rent
$1,689/mo
College educated
47.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77546; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside IntEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Bay Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 762 | Compare → |
| Creekside IntEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 879 | Compare → |
| Westbrook IntEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 1,154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Friendswood ISD
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Friendswood J H is listed in FRIENDSWOOD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Friendswood J H
Friendswood J H is a public middle school in Friendswood, TX, part of Friendswood ISD, serving approximately 1,531 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,013 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Friendswood J H
What grades does Friendswood J H serve?
Friendswood J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Friendswood J H?
Friendswood J H has an enrollment of approximately 1,531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendswood J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendswood J H is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Friendswood J H rank in TX?
Friendswood J H ranks #2,013 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Friendswood J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Friendswood J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Friendswood J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Friendswood J H has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Friendswood J H a charter school?
No, Friendswood J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Friendswood J H a Title I school?
No, Friendswood J H is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (281) 996-6200
- Area population (ZIP 77546)
- 54,082
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 77546; 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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