Judson Steam Academy

Judson STEAM Academy is a charter middle school in Longview, Texas, serving 567 students in grades 6 through 8. With a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 and an Exceptional rating, the school outperforms 99% of Texas public schools — a distinction that holds across all 8,547 public schools in the state, where Judson STEAM ranks #114. Growth is the school's highest-scoring dimension at 9.4 out of 10.

Growth measures how much students advance relative to comparable peers year over year, and a 9.4 indicates students here are gaining ground at well above the state pace. The academic score of 8.4 reinforces consistent, broad performance. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.9 to 1, class sizes stay small and students get close, regular access to their teachers across all three grade levels.

Among the 1,693 middle schools in Texas, Judson STEAM ranks 30th. In Longview, it places 3rd out of 25 public schools. For parents comparing middle school options in the area, those two numbers tell the same story — this school leads locally and competes among the best in the state.

Judson Steam Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.