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#6908 of 8,552 schools in TX

Judson Middle

Middle School · Judson ISD · Converse, TX

A Judson ISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9695 SCHAEFER RD, Converse, TX 78109

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$11,253
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Judson Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 47 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2010
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

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

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.3%

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 Judson Middle 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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
BoysvilleCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated7–110.6 mi12Compare →
Randolph MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.36–81.2 mi375Compare →
Idea Converse College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified6.26–92.5 mi386Compare →
Kitty Hawk MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.5 mi1,154Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Judson ISD

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#17 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 Middle is listed in JUDSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Judson Middle

Judson Middle is a public middle school in Converse, TX, part of Judson ISD, serving approximately 1,207 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,908 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Judson Middle

What grades does Judson Middle serve?

Judson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Judson Middle?

Judson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Judson Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Judson Middle rank in TX?

Judson Middle ranks #6,908 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Judson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Judson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Judson Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Judson Middle a charter school?

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

Is Judson Middle a Title I school?

No, Judson Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

70.3% of students at Judson Middle 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
1,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bexar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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