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Needville J H

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Needville J H ranks 493 rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

493^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 79% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Needville J H is a middle school in Needville, TX, serving 565 students in grades 7 and 8 within the top-ranked Needville Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with a near-perfect 95.45% proficiency rate that far exceeds the state average of 54.03% and even surpasses many nearby schools with lower poverty rates. For example, while Briscoe Jh and Fort Settlement Middle also excel in Algebra I, Needville J H achieves these results with 43% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, compared to just 12% at Fort Settlement Middle. The school also boasts a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, offering more personalized attention than larger competitors like Reading Jh (20.6:1) or Sartartia Middle (18:1).

Beyond math, Needville J H demonstrates consistent excellence in reading and science, with proficiency rates reliably 10-20 points above the state average. The school has maintained a perfect 0.0% dropout rate for five consecutive years, a stark contrast to schools like Lamar Jh (2.2%) and Harry Wright Jh (1.3%). This indicates a strong system for keeping all students engaged. However, while the school excels at accelerating top math students into Algebra I, its standard grade-level math performance—though above state averages—is not at the same elite level, suggesting a focus on advanced learners.

One notable recent trend is a dip in performance for certain subgroups. The English Language Learner subgroup dropped from the 78th percentile to the 11th percentile in the most recent year, and the low socio-economic status subgroup fell from the 84th to the 63rd percentile. This suggests a need for renewed support for these students. Overall, Needville J H occupies a unique "Goldilocks" position: it is not an elite, low-poverty school like Fort Settlement Middle, nor a struggling high-poverty school like George Jh. Instead, it proves that a school with moderate poverty can achieve outstanding results, outperforming peers like Iago J H and Harry Wright Jh while offering a well-rounded, supportive environment.

565

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,094

Per pupil spending ?

43.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16430 Hwy 36 S
Needville, TX 77461

(979) 793-4250

District: Needville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Needville J H usually attend:

High:

Needville High School

Feeder schools for Needville J H:

Elementary:

Needville Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.2%

White:

43.0%

African American:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 87th percentile in 2025 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (55% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Texas middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 87th-percentile peak (2025) to 79th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg56%

Texas avg47%

493^rd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 951Needville Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.1	493 of 2335	78.9%	★★★★☆
2025	81.0	313 of 2344	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	77.7	373 of 2372	84.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	333 of 2330	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	343 of 2254	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	80.3	305 of 2252	86.5%	★★★★☆
2019	59.9	717 of 2193	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.7	759 of 2080	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.3	590 of 2027	70.9%	★★★★☆
2016	71.2	508 of 1987	74.4%	★★★★☆
2015	63.1	725 of 2043	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.8	325 of 1987	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	76.0	346 of 1973	82.5%	★★★★☆
2012	74.7	378 of 1951	80.6%	★★★★☆
2011	73.7	302 of 1895	84.1%	★★★★☆
2010	73.8	284 of 1803	84.2%	★★★★☆
2009	77.5	215 of 1763	87.8%	★★★★☆
2008	67.4	489 of 1718	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	67.1	518 of 1684	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.6	732 of 1585	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	47.4	932 of 1582	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	58.7	699 of 1573	55.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	93.5	45 of 1295	96.5%	★★★★★
2024	49.8	542 of 1280	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.5	388 of 1273	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.0	604 of 1213	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.3	690 of 1193	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.7	748 of 1167	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	63.0	526 of 2182	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.3	408 of 2118	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	51.7	789 of 2058	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.8	1080 of 2008	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	24.0	1235 of 1390	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	66.2	397 of 1770	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	38.1	1054 of 1720	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.0	1198 of 1643	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	53.2	542 of 1592	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	11.1	1435 of 1445	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	33.7	962 of 1376	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	419 of 2240	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	369 of 2242	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	316 of 2241	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	354 of 2221	84.1%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	280 of 2151	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	48.7	994 of 2047	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.8	829 of 2008	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.0	272 of 1497	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.8	112 of 1481	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	78.0	176 of 1488	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	77.3	255 of 1501	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.5	259 of 1446	82.1%	★★★★☆
2018	79.0	128 of 1430	91.0%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.8	740 of 2141	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.4	645 of 2119	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.6	312 of 2116	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.8	349 of 2077	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	278 of 2043	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	47.5	944 of 1935	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.5	1094 of 1895	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	840 of 2253	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	657 of 2235	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.0	364 of 2251	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	74.2	315 of 2220	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	77.2	248 of 2172	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	53.2	822 of 2073	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	1161 of 2039	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	529 of 2253	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	375 of 2246	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	353 of 2245	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	325 of 2228	85.4%	★★★★☆
2021	78.7	319 of 2168	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	67.6	503 of 2069	75.7%	★★★★☆
2018	55.7	742 of 2030	63.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	695 of 1956	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.2	478 of 1891	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	43.7	874 of 1815	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.9	552 of 1757	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.3	704 of 1712	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.3	736 of 1626	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.2	1114 of 1597	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	367 of 1731	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	168 of 1733	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	79.1	244 of 1749	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	262 of 1723	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	78.6	236 of 1700	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	59.5	607 of 1684	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.9	606 of 1673	63.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)97th percentile+18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)82nd percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

White (2026)79th percentile~ school

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)76th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)65th percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2026)64th percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)11th percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I95%+41 vs state

Reading61%+4 vs state

Mathematics55%+15 vs state

Social Studies35%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)					STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Needville J H	Public	7-8	16430 Hwy 36 S	Needville	77461	Fort Bend County	Needville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 793-4250	565	45	12.6	43.4%	243 (43.0%)	23 (4.1%)	289 (51.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	71.1	493^rd of 2335 public middle schools	78.9%		81	313^th of 2344 public middle schools	86.6%	180	95.5						60.0	61.1				50.9	60.6	35.5	$19,094
Needville Middle	Public	4-6	16319 Fritzella	Needville	77461	Fort Bend County	Needville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 793-3027	853	53	15.9	41.3%	392 (46.0%)	41 (4.8%)	390 (45.7%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)								(n/a)				68.0	72.2	72.3			73.8	65.4	63.9				$9,234
Harry Wright Jh	Public	6-8	7500 Koeblen Rd	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-6000	1,444	71	20.2	54.7%	153 (10.6%)	472 (32.7%)	611 (42.3%)	154 (10.7%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	43 (3.0%)	62.4	694^th of 2335 public middle schools	70.3%		59.4	809^th of 2344 public middle schools	65.5%	115	90.3					66.2	61.5	58.3			54.0	28.0	46.9	29.8	$9,132
George Jh	Public	6-8	4601 Airport Rd	Rosenberg	77471	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-3600	1,102	63	17.3	74.4%	72 (6.5%)	121 (11.0%)	894 (81.1%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.6%)	28.2	1787^th of 2335 public middle schools	23.5%		26.2	1856^th of 2344 public middle schools	20.8%	69	60.5					50.9	39.8	42.4			26.6	4.9	33.1	15.6	$10,258
Reading Jh	Public	6-8	8101 Fm762	Richmond	77469	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 223-4400	1,603	78	20.6	29.1%	506 (31.6%)	340 (21.2%)	470 (29.3%)	209 (13.0%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	72 (4.5%)	88.3	176^th of 2335 public middle schools	92.5%		86.9	209^th of 2344 public middle schools	91.1%	33	100.0					74.5	74.9	81.0			65.2	26.7	74.2	57.1	$8,649
Iago J H	Public	6-8	200 Gift St	Boling	77420	Wharton County	Boling Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(979) 657-2826	264	19	13.6	11.4%	101 (38.3%)	21 (8.0%)	138 (52.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	46.4	1159^th of 2335 public middle schools	50.4%		54.6	929^th of 2344 public middle schools	60.4%	230	94.7					54.4	52.7	52.8			32.9	36.5	29.2	27.5	$9,114
Lamar Jh	Public	6-8	4814 Mustang Ave	Rosenberg	77471	Fort Bend County	Lamar Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 223-3200	1,194	69	17.3	65.2%	149 (12.5%)	276 (23.1%)	634 (53.1%)	80 (6.7%)	6 (0.5%)	6 (0.5%)	43 (3.6%)	36.2	1523^rd of 2335 public middle schools	34.8%		38.6	1439^th of 2344 public middle schools	38.6%	84	84.9					49.9	50.3	55.6			31.6	5.4	34.4	14.6	$9,563
Fort Settlement Middle	Public	6-8	5440 Elkins Rd	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-6440	1,504	77	19.6	12.1%	212 (14.1%)	96 (6.4%)	119 (7.9%)	1,001 (66.6%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (4.7%)	98.3	15^th of 2335 public middle schools	99.4%		98.4	14^th of 2344 public middle schools	99.4%	1	99.7	100.0				88.8	86.6	94.1			84.9	67.9	92.1	84.1	$7,436
Sartartia Middle	Public	6-8	8125 Homeward Way	Sugar Land	77479	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-6310	1,365	76	18.0	22.4%	243 (17.8%)	99 (7.3%)	168 (12.3%)	784 (57.4%)	9 (0.7%)	6 (0.4%)	56 (4.1%)	91.7	122^nd of 2335 public middle schools	94.8%		95.1	65^th of 2344 public middle schools	97.2%	57	96.8	100.0				80.6	81.3	87.2			64.0	31.7	71.9	70.0	$7,464
Iltexas Richmond Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1202 Fm 359	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 479-9078	227	18	12.5	61.7%	29 (12.8%)	81 (35.7%)	93 (41.0%)	16 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	63.1	680^th of 2335 public middle schools	70.9%		41.7	1340^th of 2344 public middle schools	42.8%	660	61.1		97.1			63.6	77.3	59.1			27.3		44.3	46.4	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Needville J H

What district is Needville J H in?

Needville Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Needville J H?

Students at Needville J H are 51% Hispanic, 43% White, 4% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Needville J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 565 students attended Needville J H.

What high school do graduates of Needville J H attend?

Students who attend Needville J H usually go on to attend Needville High School

Is Needville J H a good school?

Needville J H ranks 493^rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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