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#6938 of 8,552 schools in TX

Seale J H

Middle School · Robstown ISD · Robstown, TX

A Robstown ISD middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

801 N 1ST ST, Robstown, TX 78380

  • Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,793
Chronic Absenteeism46.8%

Students at Seale J H score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
63%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

91%

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 Seale 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,067/100K

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

$59,322

Median home value

$141,900

Median rent

$1,001/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

78.1%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78380; 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.

Robstown ISD

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Seale J H

Seale J H is a public middle school in Robstown, TX, part of Robstown ISD, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,938 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Seale J H

What grades does Seale J H serve?

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

How many students attend Seale J H?

Seale J H has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Seale J H is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Seale J H rank in TX?

Seale J H ranks #6,938 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Seale J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Seale J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Seale J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Seale J H has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Seale J H a charter school?

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

Is Seale J H a Title I school?

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

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

91.0% of students at Seale 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
498
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Nueces County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.8%
Area population (ZIP 78380)
23,752
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
42
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 78380; 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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