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Iowa Colony J H

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Iowa Colony J H ranks 693 rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

693^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Iowa Colony J H is a middle school serving 699 students in grades 6-8 in Iowa Colony, TX, and is part of the well-regarded Alvin Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the top 25% of Texas school districts.

This school is on a strong upward trajectory, jumping from a 3-star to a 4-star rating in a single year. Its standout strength is exceptional performance in advanced math, with 81.67% of students proficient in Algebra I—far exceeding the state average of 54%. The school also excels at supporting diverse learners, with English Language Learner students ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide. However, there is a notable challenge in 6th-grade math, where only 15.33% of students are proficient, compared to the state average of 38.57%. This contrasts sharply with the school's strong 7th and 8th-grade math scores, suggesting that students who struggle early often catch up significantly. Compared to nearby Manvel J H (8.4 miles away), Iowa Colony has a stronger foundation for incoming 6th graders in reading and math, though Manvel outperforms in Algebra I and 8th-grade social studies. Against Fairview J H (1.96 miles away), Iowa Colony has a stronger 8th-grade math program but lags in 6th-grade math and reading.

Overall, Iowa Colony J H is a school that shows rapid improvement and a clear ability to close achievement gaps, particularly for English Language Learners and students of color. Its primary area for growth is addressing the 6th-grade math gap, which could unlock even greater success. While it trails elite schools like Friendswood J H (6.17 miles away) in nearly every subject, its upward trend and strong subgroup performance make it a compelling choice for families seeking a school that is actively improving and supporting all students.

699

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

58.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3704 County Rd 64
Iowa Colony, TX 77583

(713) 814-7500

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.9%

Hispanic:

37.8%

White:

11.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2025 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2025

✓Above the Texas median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg55%

Texas avg47%

693^rd of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 15 pts since 2025

From top 45% (2025) to top 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 9Middle Schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

231^st of 951Alvin 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	62.6	693 of 2335	70.3%	★★★★☆
2025	51.0	1048 of 2344	55.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.8	269 of 1295	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	61.3	288 of 997	71.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.4	416 of 642	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.7	381 of 505	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	246 of 1390	82.3%	★★★★☆
2025	58.6	419 of 1428	70.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	557 of 2240	75.1%	★★★★☆
2025	43.6	994 of 1825	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.0	540 of 1497	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.3	507 of 1230	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	528 of 2141	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	46.2	887 of 1731	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	644 of 2253	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	48.7	851 of 1820	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	817 of 2253	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.1	769 of 1818	57.7%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.2	419 of 806	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.4	330 of 676	51.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	802 of 1956	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	462 of 1568	70.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.4	650 of 1731	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.4	776 of 1439	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2026)82nd percentile+12 vs school

African American (2026)79th percentile+9 vs school

Hispanic (2026)75th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)71st percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)64th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2026)64th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2026)59th percentile-11 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)48th percentile-22 vs school

Asian (2026)35th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I82%+28 vs state

Reading61%+6 vs state

Mathematics46%+7 vs state

Social Studies24%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (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 Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Iowa Colony J H	Public	6-8	3704 County Rd 64	Iowa Colony	77583	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(713) 814-7500	699	44	15.7	58.4%	80 (11.4%)	279 (39.9%)	264 (37.8%)	46 (6.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	62.6	693^rd of 2335 public middle schools	70.3%		51	1048^th of 2344 public middle schools	55.3%	355	81.7		60.9	59.8	63.1	15.3	45.7	63.8	24.4	$00
G W Harby J H	Public	6-8	1910 Rosharon Rd	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 585-6626	781	44	17.8	66.6%	200 (25.6%)	29 (3.7%)	520 (66.6%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.3%)	42.4	1308^th of 2335 public middle schools	44.0%		45.6	1208^th of 2344 public middle schools	48.5%	100	100.0		46.8	53.2	59.7	5.6	16.3	49.4	22.4	$8,901
Alvin J H	Public	6-8	2300 W S St	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 245-2680	716	49	14.7	69.3%	273 (38.1%)	30 (4.2%)	393 (54.9%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	51.3	1003^rd of 2335 public middle schools	57.0%		55.8	898^th of 2344 public middle schools	61.7%	105	80.0		45.9	55.6	55.7	4.0	36.2	57.1	31.4	$9,620
Fairview J H	Public	6-8	2600 Cr 190	Alvin	77511	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 245-3100	644	48	13.5	68.0%	259 (40.2%)	16 (2.5%)	346 (53.7%)	8 (1.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	64.7	629^th of 2335 public middle schools	73.1%		67.6	583^rd of 2344 public middle schools	75.1%	46	92.7		62.9	62.2	67.8	29.0	48.8	57.6	20.6	$9,561
Friendswood J H	Public	6-8	1000 Manison Pkwy	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 996-6200	1,530	85	17.9		981 (64.1%)	19 (1.2%)	340 (22.2%)	109 (7.1%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	75 (4.9%)	91.5	123^rd of 2335 public middle schools	94.7%		92.2	112^th of 2344 public middle schools	95.2%	11	96.5		75.3	83.6	80.5	63.4	68.3	78.4	48.4	$7,443
Creekside Intermediate	Public	6-8	4320 W Main St	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-3500	917	58	15.8	28.7%	483 (52.7%)	65 (7.1%)	275 (30.0%)	51 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.6%)	66.2	589^th of 2335 public middle schools	74.8%		64.3	678^th of 2344 public middle schools	71.1%	89	98.7	100.0	58.0	57.3	71.9	46.1	49.5	42.9	32.9	$8,100
Brookside Intermediate	Public, Magnet	6-8	3535 E Fm 528	Friendswood	77546	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-3600	805	58	13.9	42.1%	263 (32.7%)	102 (12.7%)	319 (39.6%)	79 (9.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.0%)	64.4	641^st of 2335 public middle schools	72.5%		63	712^th of 2344 public middle schools	69.6%	71	97.1	100.0	64.6	58.4	68.4	41.6	40.9	30.4	38.6	$9,046
Manvel J H	Public	6-8	7302 McCoy Rd	Manvel	77578	Brazoria County	Alvin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 331-1130	705	49	14.2	43.3%	118 (16.7%)	287 (40.7%)	204 (28.9%)	68 (9.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.7%)	68.7	535^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.1%		66.2	621^st of 2344 public middle schools	73.5%	86	98.8		67.4	62.7	62.9	8.7	40.3	62.1	39.3	$9,312
Santa Fe J H	Public	6-8	4132 Warpath Ave	Santa Fe	77510	Galveston County	Santa Fe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(409) 925-9304	1,003	59	17.0	50.3%	668 (66.6%)	12 (1.2%)	292 (29.1%)	6 (0.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.9%)	53	948^th of 2335 public middle schools	59.4%		46	1191^st of 2344 public middle schools	49.2%	243	65.8		58.3	55.3	58.2	42.0	15.6	42.9	30.5	$7,967
Pearland J H South	Public	7-8	4719 Bailey Rd	Pearland	77584	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 727-1500	764	50	15.3	53.1%	181 (23.7%)	130 (17.0%)	388 (50.8%)	37 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.5%)	69.4	526^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.5%		68.9	562^nd of 2344 public middle schools	76.0%	36	99.0			65.9	66.9		31.3	62.1	32.6	$8,332

Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa Colony J H

Is Iowa Colony J H a good school?

Iowa Colony J H ranks 693^rd of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Iowa Colony J H in?

Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Iowa Colony J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 699 students attended Iowa Colony J H.

What is the racial makeup of Iowa Colony J H?

Students at Iowa Colony J H are 40% African American, 38% Hispanic, 11% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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