Very Good
#3292 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Pine Valley Middle
Middle School · New Caney ISD · Porter, TX
A New Caney ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
22784 HWY 59 S, Porter, TX 77365
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Valley Middle score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine Valley Middle 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$96,093
Median home value
$261,200
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| White Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| The Learning CtrEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Woodridge Forest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,309 | Compare → |
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.
New Caney ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #4 of 19
- District spending per student
- $11,683NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Valley Middle is listed in NEW CANEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Valley Middle
Pine Valley Middle is a public middle school in Porter, TX, part of New Caney ISD, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,292 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Valley Middle
What grades does Pine Valley Middle serve?
Pine Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pine Valley Middle?
Pine Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Valley Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Valley Middle rank in TX?
Pine Valley Middle ranks #3,292 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Pine Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pine Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Valley Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Pine Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Pine Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Pine Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Valley Middle?
77.8% of students at Pine Valley Middle 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
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (281) 577-4300
- Area population (ZIP 77365)
- 43,025
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 77365; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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