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#3456 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 40% in state

W B Green J H

Middle School · La Feria ISD · La Feria, TX

A La Feria ISD middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.

501 N CANAL ST, La Feria, TX 78559

  • Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,044
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at W B Green J H score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency48%(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 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

80.6%

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 W B Green 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,035/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Feria), 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

$48,117

Median home value

$99,900

Median rent

$985/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

23.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78559; 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sgt Manuel Chacon MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.96–84.2 mi587Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

La Feria ISD

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$14,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

W B Green J H is listed in LA FERIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About W B Green J H

W B Green J H is a public middle school in La Feria, TX, part of La Feria ISD, serving approximately 417 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,456 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about W B Green J H

What grades does W B Green J H serve?

W B Green J H serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend W B Green J H?

W B Green J H has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at W B Green J H?

The student-teacher ratio at W B Green J H is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does W B Green J H rank in TX?

W B Green J H ranks #3,456 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is W B Green J H's MySchoolScout rating?

W B Green J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 W B Green J H?

Based on loaded state assessment records, W B Green J H has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is W B Green J H a charter school?

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

Is W B Green J H a Title I school?

No, W B Green J H is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W B Green J H?

80.6% of students at W B Green 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cameron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 78559)
12,752
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
32.3
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 78559; 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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