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Royal J H

Middle School · Royal ISD · Pattison, TX

A Royal ISD middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 528, Pattison, TX 77466

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$17,399
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Royal J H score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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 Proficiency39%(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 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

78.5%

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 Royal 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated843/100K

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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

$43,708

Median home value

$295,800

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

28.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77466; 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.

Royal ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$17,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Royal J H

Royal J H is a public middle school in Pattison, TX, part of Royal ISD, serving approximately 613 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,622 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Royal J H

What grades does Royal J H serve?

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

How many students attend Royal J H?

Royal J H has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Royal J H is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Royal J H rank in TX?

Royal J H ranks #4,622 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Royal J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Royal J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Royal J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal J H has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Royal J H a charter school?

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

Is Royal J H a Title I school?

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

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

78.5% of students at Royal 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
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Waller County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
Area population (ZIP 77466)
258
Area median age
57.7
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 77466; 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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