Excellent
#59 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Judson Steam Academy
Middle School · Longview ISD · Longview, TX
A Longview ISD charter middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5745 JUDSON RD, Longview, TX 75605
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Judson Steam Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Judson Steam Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longview), 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
$75,665
Median home value
$238,800
Median rent
$1,186/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Heritage Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at LongviewCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Spring Hill J HEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| St Mary S Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 157 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Longview ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Judson Steam Academy is listed in LONGVIEW ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Judson Steam Academy
Judson Steam Academy is a public middle school in Longview, TX, part of Longview ISD, serving approximately 567 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Judson Steam Academy
What grades does Judson Steam Academy serve?
Judson Steam Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Judson Steam Academy?
Judson Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson Steam Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Judson Steam Academy rank in TX?
Judson Steam Academy ranks #59 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Judson Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Judson Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Judson Steam Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Judson Steam Academy a charter school?
Yes, Judson Steam Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Judson Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Judson Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Judson Steam Academy?
82.4% of students at Judson Steam 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gregg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (903) 446-2610
- Area population (ZIP 75605)
- 34,584
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 75605; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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