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#5365 of 8,552 schools in TX

Livingston J H

Middle School · Livingston ISD · Livingston, TX

A Livingston ISD middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1297, Livingston, TX 77351

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,767
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Livingston J H score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

67.5%

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 Livingston 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,772/100K

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

$62,710

Median home value

$163,500

Median rent

$1,057/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77351; 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.

Livingston ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$11,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Livingston J H is listed in LIVINGSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Livingston J H

Livingston J H is a public middle school in Livingston, TX, part of Livingston ISD, serving approximately 880 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,365 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Livingston J H

What grades does Livingston J H serve?

Livingston J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Livingston J H?

Livingston J H has an enrollment of approximately 880 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Livingston J H is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Livingston J H rank in TX?

Livingston J H ranks #5,365 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Livingston J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Livingston J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Livingston J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Livingston J H has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Livingston J H a charter school?

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

Is Livingston J H a Title I school?

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

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

67.5% of students at Livingston 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
880
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 77351)
35,828
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
44.4
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 77351; 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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