Below Average
#6679 of 8,552 schools in TX
The Learning Ctr
School · New Caney ISD · New Caney, TX
A New Caney ISD school where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20419 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357
- Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at The Learning Ctr score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 4% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 0% (2024 STAAR) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Learning Ctr 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$73,773
Median home value
$218,800
Median rent
$1,366/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| West Fork H SEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–10 | Not available | 828 | 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.
New Caney ISD
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #11 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
The Learning Ctr is listed in NEW CANEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Learning Ctr
The Learning Ctr is a public school in New Caney, TX, part of New Caney ISD, serving approximately 104 students in grades 4th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,679 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Learning Ctr
What grades does The Learning Ctr serve?
The Learning Ctr serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend The Learning Ctr?
The Learning Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at The Learning Ctr is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Learning Ctr rank in TX?
The Learning Ctr ranks #6,679 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is The Learning Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
The Learning Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 The Learning Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Learning Ctr has 0% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is The Learning Ctr a charter school?
No, The Learning Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Learning Ctr a Title I school?
No, The Learning Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Learning Ctr?
81.7% of students at The Learning Ctr 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
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (281) 577-2850
- Area population (ZIP 77357)
- 34,770
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
Official sources & links
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 77357; 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 2024 STAAR, multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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