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#7478 of 8,552 schools in TX

Rains J H

Middle School · Rains ISD · Emory, TX

A Rains ISD middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 247, Emory, TX 75440

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$12,081
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Rains J H score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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 Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

64.5%

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 Rains 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,706/100K

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

$64,893

Median home value

$270,400

Median rent

$1,033/mo

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75440; 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.

Rains ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$12,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rains J H

Rains J H is a public middle school in Emory, TX, part of Rains ISD, serving approximately 414 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,478 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rains J H

What grades does Rains J H serve?

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

How many students attend Rains J H?

Rains J H has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rains J H is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rains J H rank in TX?

Rains J H ranks #7,478 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rains J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Rains J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Rains J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rains J H has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rains J H a charter school?

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

Is Rains J H a Title I school?

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

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

64.5% of students at Rains 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
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rains County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 75440)
7,480
Area average commute
37.1 min
Area median age
47
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 75440; 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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