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S C Lee J H

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S C Lee J H ranks 924 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

924^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Texas middle schools

Summary

S C Lee J H is a middle school in Copperas Cove, TX, serving 932 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd), and it has recently shown a strong upward trend in academic performance.

This school stands out for its exceptional support of all students, particularly those in special education and gifted programs, where it ranks in the 85th and 87th percentiles statewide, respectively. This is a significant strength compared to nearby schools in the Killeen Independent School District (Isd), such as Palo Alto Middle and Rancier Middle, which have much lower overall rankings. S C Lee J H also boasts a lower dropout rate (0.6%) than the district average and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. In core subjects, the school shows a clear advantage in mathematics, with 6th and 8th-grade math proficiency rates significantly outpacing both the state average and its district peer, Copperas Cove J H. While 8th-grade social studies remains a consistent area for improvement, the school’s overall state ranking jumped from the 47th to the 60th percentile in the last year, reflecting a remarkable turnaround.

For families seeking a stable, high-performing middle school in the region, S C Lee J H offers a reliable option with a proven track record of academic growth and targeted support. Its consistent outperformance of many Killeen ISD schools, combined with its recent dramatic improvements, makes it a compelling choice for parents prioritizing strong math instruction and a supportive environment for diverse learners.

932

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,909

Per pupil spending ?

54.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1205 Courtney Ln
Copperas Cove, TX 76522-0580

(254) 542-7877

District: Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend S C Lee J H usually attend:

High:

Copperas Cove High School

Feeder schools for S C Lee J H:

Elementary:	Hettie Halstead Elementary
	House Creek Elementary
	J L Williams/Lovett Ledger Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.4%

Hispanic:

31.2%

African American:

22.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Texas median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg46%

Texas avg48%

924^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)

402^nd of 951Copperas Cove 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	53.7	924 of 2335	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.1	1253 of 2344	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.1	1169 of 2372	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	1016 of 2330	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	1022 of 2254	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.4	964 of 2252	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.1	1150 of 2193	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.6	990 of 2080	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.7	689 of 2027	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.5	701 of 1987	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.0	673 of 2043	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.3	667 of 1987	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.5	515 of 1973	73.9%	★★★★☆
2012	73.6	408 of 1951	79.1%	★★★★☆
2011	63.1	669 of 1895	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.1	431 of 1803	76.1%	★★★★☆
2009	72.8	342 of 1763	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	70.3	410 of 1718	76.1%	★★★★☆
2007	73.0	342 of 1684	79.7%	★★★★☆
2006	74.3	312 of 1585	80.3%	★★★★☆
2005	62.6	585 of 1582	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	57.6	727 of 1573	53.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.0	440 of 1295	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.8	512 of 997	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.1	536 of 1280	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	474 of 1273	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	442 of 1251	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.8	404 of 1213	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.1	522 of 1193	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.6	502 of 1167	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	17.2	451 of 505	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.6	379 of 617	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	429 of 616	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.8	448 of 606	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.7	346 of 587	41.1%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	38.2	1353 of 2182	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.0	776 of 2118	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.5	1706 of 2058	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.1	867 of 2008	56.8%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	32.9	1018 of 1390	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.0	810 of 1428	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.7	566 of 1770	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.9	700 of 1720	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.4	784 of 1643	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.1	668 of 1592	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.5	837 of 1445	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.5	1039 of 1376	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	880 of 2240	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.7	1019 of 1825	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.3	994 of 2242	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.1	993 of 2241	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.7	993 of 2221	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.0	939 of 2151	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	1180 of 2047	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.4	1146 of 2008	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	194 of 1497	87.0%	★★★★☆
2025	75.6	157 of 1230	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	63.2	637 of 1481	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.4	1051 of 1488	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	52.8	854 of 1501	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.2	891 of 1446	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.5	689 of 1430	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.9	920 of 2141	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.5	796 of 1731	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	933 of 2119	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	798 of 2116	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.1	862 of 2077	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.1	598 of 2043	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	57.5	665 of 1935	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	504 of 1895	73.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.1	904 of 2253	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.8	848 of 1820	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.3	800 of 2235	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	1030 of 2251	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	1084 of 2220	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.7	909 of 2172	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.7	1160 of 2073	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	1050 of 2039	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	940 of 2253	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.0	1006 of 1818	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.9	960 of 2246	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	993 of 2245	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.5	1046 of 2228	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	930 of 2168	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	1011 of 2069	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.4	808 of 2030	60.2%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	467 of 806	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	418 of 676	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.5	562 of 818	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.5	486 of 817	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.0	544 of 813	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.0	427 of 743	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	404 of 753	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.0	506 of 720	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2018	28.8	33 of 41	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.6	12 of 23	47.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	10 of 14	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.1	4 of 22	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	4 of 21	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	50.9	9 of 22	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.3	5 of 19	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	30.9	18 of 22	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.5	20 of 24	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	295 of 1956	84.9%	★★★★☆
2025	29.1	1235 of 1568	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	65.9	380 of 1891	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	38.6	1051 of 1815	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.6	759 of 1757	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.7	1017 of 1712	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	1172 of 1626	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.0	929 of 1597	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.3	740 of 1731	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.5	1068 of 1439	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.3	1241 of 1733	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.3	1146 of 1749	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.3	1087 of 1723	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.3	1133 of 1700	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.0	1303 of 1684	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.7	1181 of 1673	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2026)87th percentile+27 vs school

Special Education (2026)85th percentile+24 vs school

African American (2026)66th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)61st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)60th percentile~ school

Male (2026)58th percentile~ school

White (2026)57th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2026)57th percentile-3 vs school

Pacific Islander (2026)48th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)42nd percentile-18 vs school

At Risk (2022)38th percentile-17 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)27th percentile-34 vs school

Native American (2018)20th percentile-33 vs school

Asian (2025)11th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading54%~ state avg

Mathematics50%+7 vs state

Algebra I48%-6 vs state

Social Studies25%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, February 22, 2014

This is the best school my three children have ever attended. We moved here when my oldest son was in 7th grade. His math teacher, Jo Warren, taught him how to love math and enjoy school. Both of my daughters were on team 7-1 and Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Judy Brown, and Mrs. Wanda Foster were their favorite teachers. They also had Ms Jennifer Fitsgerald who spent may extra hours working with them for extra help when needed. Teachers like the ones listed above are why this school was so great for us. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (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 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
S C Lee J H	Public	6-8	1205 Courtney Ln	Copperas Cove	76522	Coryell County	Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 542-7877	932	69	13.4	54.4%	293 (31.4%)	206 (22.1%)	291 (31.2%)	11 (1.2%)	5 (0.5%)	23 (2.5%)	103 (11.1%)	53.7	924^th of 2335 public middle schools	60.4%		44.1	1253^rd of 2344 public middle schools	46.5%	329	47.8	52.4	56.8	51.8	47.2		53.1	24.8	$7,909
Copperas Cove J H	Public	6-8	702 Joe Lombardi Way	Copperas Cove	76522	Coryell County	Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 547-6959	812	68	11.9	61.1%	288 (35.5%)	117 (14.4%)	276 (34.0%)	9 (1.1%)	4 (0.5%)	27 (3.3%)	91 (11.2%)	49.7	1050^th of 2335 public middle schools	55.0%		36.7	1499^th of 2344 public middle schools	36.0%	449	49.0	46.7	49.6	51.7	42.6		52.2	31.1	$9,271
Audie Murphy Middle	Public	6-8	53393 Sun Dance Dr	Fort Cavazos	76544	Coryell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-6530	768	44	17.4	51.3%	229 (29.8%)	184 (24.0%)	259 (33.7%)	10 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.0%)	69 (9.0%)	38.6	1437^th of 2335 public middle schools	38.5%		40.3	1390^th of 2344 public middle schools	40.7%	47	100.0	42.8	47.3	48.9	27.1	33.6	29.5	29.4	$9,441
Live Oak Ridge Middle	Public	6-8	2600 Robinett Rd	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-2490	676	39	17.5	68.3%	44 (6.5%)	304 (45.0%)	226 (33.4%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.6%)	66 (9.8%)	24.9	1902^nd of 2335 public middle schools	18.5%		17.2	2100^th of 2344 public middle schools	10.4%	198	82.8	34.5	37.7	47.2	22.8	27.4	22.9	12.0	$10,562
Roy J Smith Middle	Public	6-8	6000 Brushy Creek Dr	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1050	1,135	65	17.3	57.8%	145 (12.8%)	408 (35.9%)	400 (35.2%)	35 (3.1%)	6 (0.5%)	23 (2.0%)	118 (10.4%)	42.1	1319^th of 2335 public middle schools	43.5%		40.1	1399^th of 2344 public middle schools	40.3%	80	98.9	46.9	51.5	51.4	29.6	29.6	44.9	22.3	$8,971
Palo Alto Middle	Public	6-8	2301 W Elms Rd	Killeen	76549	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1200	781	48	16.3	76.7%	74 (9.5%)	390 (49.9%)	243 (31.1%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.3%)	42 (5.4%)	16.2	2138^th of 2335 public middle schools	8.4%		14.3	2166^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.6%	28	87.5	32.9	21.9	36.5	20.8	16.9	21.3	9.9	$10,831
Charles E Patterson Middle	Public	6-8	8383 W Trimmier Rd	Killeen	76542	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-7100	746	48	15.5	57.1%	102 (13.7%)	291 (39.0%)	233 (31.2%)	33 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.0%)	70 (9.4%)	33.7	1608^th of 2335 public middle schools	31.1%		33.5	1603^rd of 2344 public middle schools	31.6%	5	66.2	43.1	36.7	49.6	25.4	25.8	26.4	30.2	$9,413
Manor Middle	Public	6-8	1700 S W S Young Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 336-1310	592	41	14.3	73.3%	83 (14.0%)	203 (34.3%)	237 (40.0%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	49 (8.3%)	19	2072^nd of 2335 public middle schools	11.3%		14.3	2165^th of 2344 public middle schools	7.6%	93	68.8	42.9	33.1	29.1	20.4	20.0	18.6	12.6	$12,209
Dr Jimmie Don Aycock Middle	Public	6-8	200 N Ws Young Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(254) 336-0006	557	29	19.0	50.3%	96 (17.2%)	198 (35.5%)	163 (29.3%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.9%)	69 (12.4%)	42.6	1301^st of 2335 public middle schools	44.3%					(n/a)	82.9	53.4	49.8	49.7	28.1	33.6	17.9	28.7	$00
Gateway Middle	Public	6-8	1307 Gowen Dr	Killeen	76543	Bell County	Killeen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 336-1690	48	15	3.2	79.2%	3 (6.3%)	27 (56.3%)	11 (22.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	4 (8.3%)								(n/a)			0.0			0.0			$36,981

Frequently Asked Questions about S C Lee J H

How many students attend S C Lee J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 932 students attended S C Lee J H.

What high school do graduates of S C Lee J H attend?

Students who attend S C Lee J H usually go on to attend Copperas Cove High School

What is the racial makeup of S C Lee J H?

Students at S C Lee J H are 31% White, 31% Hispanic, 22% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

What district is S C Lee J H in?

Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd)

Is S C Lee J H a good school?

S C Lee J H ranks 924^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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