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#6 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Vega J H

Middle School · Vega ISD · Vega, TX

A Vega ISD middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 190, Vega, TX 79092

  • Math 83% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 87% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+39.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency85% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)72% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$15,889

Students at Vega J H score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2.9%

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 Vega 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,318

Median home value

$157,900

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79092; 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.

Vega ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Vega J H

Vega J H is a public middle school in Vega, TX, part of Vega ISD, serving approximately 104 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vega J H

What grades does Vega J H serve?

Vega J H serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Vega J H?

Vega J H has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Vega J H is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vega J H rank in TX?

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

What is Vega J H's MySchoolScout rating?

Vega J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Vega J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vega J H has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Vega J H a charter school?

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

Is Vega J H a Title I school?

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

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

2.9% of students at Vega 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
104
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Oldham County
Area population (ZIP 79092)
1,187
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
40
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 79092; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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