Very Good
#1753 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 21% in state
Wylie East J H
Middle School · Wylie ISD · Abilene, TX
A Wylie ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6251 BUFFALO GAP RD, Abilene, TX 79606
- Math 52% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wylie East J H score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 59% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wylie East 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,193/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), 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
$83,201
Median home value
$248,500
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–11 | 3.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Madison MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 778 | Compare → |
| Wylie West J HEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Kenley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–8 | 4.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wylie ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $9,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wylie East J H is listed in WYLIE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wylie East J H
Wylie East J H is a public middle school in Abilene, TX, part of Wylie ISD, serving approximately 552 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wylie East J H
What grades does Wylie East J H serve?
Wylie East J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wylie East J H?
Wylie East J H has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie East J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie East 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 Wylie East J H rank in TX?
Wylie East J H ranks #1,753 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Wylie East J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Wylie East J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Wylie East J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wylie East J H has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Wylie East J H a charter school?
No, Wylie East J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wylie East J H a Title I school?
No, Wylie East J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wylie East J H?
27.9% of students at Wylie East 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
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (325) 437-2360
- Area population (ZIP 79606)
- 29,428
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 79606; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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