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#3077 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 36% in state

Lucy Aragon J H

Middle School · Freer ISD · Freer, TX

A Freer ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

P O BOX 240, Freer, TX 78357

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$18,500
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Lucy Aragon J H score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(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 6 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

87.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lucy Aragon 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,191/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,968

Median home value

$115,400

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78357; 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

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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.

Freer ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$18,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
41.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lucy Aragon J H is listed in FREER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lucy Aragon J H

Lucy Aragon J H is a public middle school in Freer, TX, part of Freer ISD, serving approximately 163 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,077 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lucy Aragon J H

What grades does Lucy Aragon J H serve?

Lucy Aragon J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lucy Aragon J H?

Lucy Aragon J H has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Aragon J H?

The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Aragon J H is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lucy Aragon J H rank in TX?

Lucy Aragon J H ranks #3,077 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Lucy Aragon J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Lucy Aragon J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lucy Aragon J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lucy Aragon J H has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lucy Aragon J H a charter school?

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

Is Lucy Aragon J H a Title I school?

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

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

87.7% of students at Lucy Aragon 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
163
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
Area population (ZIP 78357)
2,726
Area median age
37.4
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 78357; 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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