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#7028 of 8,552 schools in TX

Judson Care Academy

High School · Judson ISD · Converse, TX

A Judson ISD high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.

102 SCHOOL ST, Converse, TX 78109

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 11% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-43.3 pts
Overall Proficiency6% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-31.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$11,253

Students at Judson Care Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency11%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 6% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
ELA
25%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2015
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
2019
Math
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2024
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Judson Care Academy 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 San Antonio map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,876/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Converse), 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

$87,635

Median home value

$241,100

Median rent

$1,645/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78109; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Judson H SEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.3 mi2,527Compare →
BoysvilleCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated7–111.3 mi12Compare →
Randolph H SEnrollment path unverified7.59–121.5 mi474Compare →
Judson Learning AcadEnrollment path unverified4.110–12Not available82Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Judson ISD

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#18 of 31
District spending per student
$11,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Judson Care Academy is listed in JUDSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Judson Care Academy

Judson Care Academy is a public high school in Converse, TX, part of Judson ISD, serving approximately 98 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,028 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Judson Care Academy

What grades does Judson Care Academy serve?

Judson Care Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Judson Care Academy?

Judson Care Academy has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Care Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Judson Care Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Judson Care Academy rank in TX?

Judson Care Academy ranks #7,028 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Judson Care Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Judson Care Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Judson Care Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Judson Care Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Judson Care Academy a charter school?

No, Judson Care Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Judson Care Academy a Title I school?

No, Judson Care Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judson Care Academy?

88.8% of students at Judson Care Academy 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 – 12th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
alternative
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bexar County
Area population (ZIP 78109)
56,372
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
32.5
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 78109; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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