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#3940 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 46% in state

La Vernia J H

Middle School · La Vernia ISD · La Vernia, TX

A La Vernia ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

315 BLUEBONNET RD, La Vernia, TX 78121

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 70% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.9:1
District spending per student$9,921
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at La Vernia J H score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where La Vernia J H 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,631/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Vernia), 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

$126,726

Median home value

$359,900

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

89.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78121; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

La Vernia ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$9,921NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

La Vernia J H is listed in LA VERNIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About La Vernia J H

La Vernia J H is a public middle school in La Vernia, TX, part of La Vernia ISD, serving approximately 836 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,940 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about La Vernia J H

What grades does La Vernia J H serve?

La Vernia J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend La Vernia J H?

La Vernia J H has an enrollment of approximately 836 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vernia J H?

The student-teacher ratio at La Vernia J H is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does La Vernia J H rank in TX?

La Vernia J H ranks #3,940 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is La Vernia J H's MySchoolScout rating?

La Vernia J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 La Vernia J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, La Vernia J H has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is La Vernia J H a charter school?

No, La Vernia J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is La Vernia J H a Title I school?

No, La Vernia J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Vernia J H?

28.2% of students at La Vernia J H 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
836
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wilson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 78121)
15,001
Area average commute
37.4 min
Area median age
39.4
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 78121; 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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