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#6792 of 8,552 schools in TX

Little Cypress J H

Middle School · Little Cypress-mauriceville CISD · Orange, TX

A Little Cypress-mauriceville CISD middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6765 F M 1130, Orange, TX 77632

  • Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$11,011
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Little Cypress J H score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
30%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

59.1%

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 Little Cypress 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,648/100K

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

$82,828

Median home value

$184,700

Median rent

$1,037/mo

College educated

20.7%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77632; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–122.4 mi66Compare →
West Orange-stark MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.56–84.2 mi490Compare →
Mauriceville MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.46–8Not available270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.

Little Cypress-mauriceville CISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$11,011NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Little Cypress J H is listed in LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Little Cypress J H

Little Cypress J H is a public middle school in Orange, TX, part of Little Cypress-mauriceville CISD, serving approximately 477 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,792 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Little Cypress J H

What grades does Little Cypress J H serve?

Little Cypress J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Little Cypress J H?

Little Cypress J H has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Cypress J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Cypress J H is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Little Cypress J H rank in TX?

Little Cypress J H ranks #6,792 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Little Cypress J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Cypress J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Little Cypress J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Cypress J H has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Little Cypress J H a charter school?

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

Is Little Cypress J H a Title I school?

No, Little Cypress J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Cypress J H?

59.1% of students at Little Cypress 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
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
Area population (ZIP 77632)
22,166
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
38.7
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 77632; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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