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#1967 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 23% in state

Manvel J H

Middle School · Alvin ISD · Alvin, TX

An Alvin ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

301 E HOUSE ST, Alvin, TX 77511

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,984
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Manvel J H score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Manvel 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,867/100K

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

$77,015

Median home value

$218,100

Median rent

$1,213/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

69.6%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77511; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jackie Doucet Caffey J HEnrollment path unverified7.26–82.9 mi927Compare →
Rodeo Palms J HEnrollment path unverified6.76–83.6 mi797Compare →
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J HEnrollment path unverified8.56–8Not available1,021Compare →
Fairview J HEnrollment path unverified6.86–8Not available793Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alvin ISD

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#11 of 32
District spending per student
$10,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Manvel J H

Manvel J H is a public middle school in Alvin, TX, part of Alvin ISD, serving approximately 832 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,967 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manvel J H

What grades does Manvel J H serve?

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

How many students attend Manvel J H?

Manvel J H has an enrollment of approximately 832 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Manvel J H is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manvel J H rank in TX?

Manvel J H ranks #1,967 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Manvel J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Manvel J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Manvel J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manvel J H has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Manvel J H a charter school?

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

Is Manvel J H a Title I school?

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

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

50.5% of students at Manvel 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
832
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
59
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Brazoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 77511)
51,984
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
34.7
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 77511; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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