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Lapoynor J H

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Lapoynor J H ranks 784 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

784^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 66% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Lapoynor J H is a small, rural middle school in Larue, TX, serving 98 students in grades 6-8 within the Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd).

This school stands out for its remarkable ability to support specific groups of students. It has shown exceptional effectiveness with Special Education students, ranking in the 80th percentile statewide in recent projections—a stark contrast to many nearby schools. Additionally, the school has engineered a dramatic turnaround for male students, who jumped from the 14th percentile to the 62nd percentile. Lapoynor J H also excels in advanced coursework, with 83.33% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra I, significantly outperforming the state average and many peers. However, the school's overall performance has been inconsistent, following a "feast or famine" pattern that swings between 1-star and 3-star ratings. While its small size (an 11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio) allows for individualized attention, this advantage hasn't yet translated into steady, year-over-year success across all subjects.

Compared to nearby schools, Lapoynor J H presents a unique profile. For instance, Frankston Middle, just 8 miles away and serving a similar-sized student body with a comparable percentage of economically disadvantaged students, consistently ranks in the 4-star range. This suggests Lapoynor's performance challenges are more about instructional strategy than demographics. The school also shows a clear academic split: reading proficiency is well above the state average, while math proficiency in 6th and 7th grades lags behind. For parents, this means Lapoynor J H offers targeted strengths in special education, male student support, and advanced math, but may require extra attention for students needing consistent math instruction outside of the Algebra I track.

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,890

Per pupil spending ?

44.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770

(903) 876-2373

District: Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Lapoynor J H usually attend:

High:

Lapoynor High School

Feeder schools for Lapoynor J H:

Elementary:

Lapoynor Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Hispanic:

9.2%

African American:

7.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (66th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg48%

Texas avg47%

784^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 38 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

601^st of 951Lapoynor 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	59.0	784 of 2335	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.5	1544 of 2344	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	1301 of 2372	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.2	788 of 2330	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.0	699 of 2254	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.3	813 of 2252	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.2	1081 of 2193	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	34.6	1396 of 2080	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.5	1233 of 2027	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.7	1418 of 1987	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	47.0	1177 of 2043	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.8	896 of 1987	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.2	932 of 1973	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.1	831 of 1951	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.5	438 of 1895	76.9%	★★★★☆
2010	51.5	1030 of 1803	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.1	721 of 1763	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	48.3	1042 of 1718	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.8	768 of 1684	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.6	707 of 1585	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.1	592 of 1582	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.8	504 of 1573	68.0%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	15.3	1197 of 1251	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	47.0	553 of 1193	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	25.7	941 of 1167	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	47.5	959 of 2182	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.6	1148 of 2118	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.7	864 of 2058	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.4	1779 of 2008	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	739 of 2240	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.9	735 of 1825	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.1	705 of 2242	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.2	750 of 2241	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.8	938 of 2221	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.9	1242 of 2151	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.8	1207 of 2047	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	27.5	1578 of 2008	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	65.7	508 of 2119	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	493 of 1935	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	62.3	519 of 1895	72.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	882 of 2253	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.5	1302 of 1820	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.0	1720 of 2235	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	64.7	572 of 2251	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	60.9	619 of 2220	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	479 of 2172	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	55.1	760 of 2073	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.6	1407 of 2039	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	853 of 2253	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	20.9	1568 of 1818	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.4	1664 of 2246	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.4	777 of 2245	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.1	529 of 2228	76.3%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	457 of 2168	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	52.3	838 of 2069	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.2	1126 of 2030	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	393 of 1956	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	70.0	245 of 1568	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	28.3	1486 of 1815	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.1	1739 of 1757	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	42.0	828 of 1626	49.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	775 of 1731	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	26.0	1193 of 1439	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.4	1458 of 1733	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	45.5	992 of 1749	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.2	911 of 1723	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.7	1053 of 1700	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.4	1292 of 1684	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.1	1505 of 1673	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2026)80th percentile+13 vs school

Hispanic (2024)76th percentile+31 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile~ school

Male (2026)62nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)56th percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)55th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2022)4th percentile-65 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I83%+29 vs state

Reading68%+12 vs state

Mathematics35%-5 vs state

Social Studies22%-9 vs state

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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 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
Lapoynor J H	Public	6-8	13155 Hwy 175 E	Larue	75770	Henderson County	Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 876-2373	98	8	11.5	44.9%	81 (82.7%)	7 (7.1%)	9 (9.2%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59	784^th of 2335 public middle schools	66.4%		35.5	1544^th of 2344 public middle schools	34.1%	760	83.3			62.1	64.3	77.8			37.9	28.6	38.1	22.2	$6,890
Frankston Middle	Public	6-8	100 Perry St	Frankston	75763	Anderson County	Frankston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 876-2215	171	16	10.5	50.9%	130 (76.0%)	12 (7.0%)	19 (11.1%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	63.1	679^th of 2335 public middle schools	70.9%		68.2	575^th of 2344 public middle schools	75.5%	104	85.0			61.3	47.7	68.8			40.3	18.0	73.1	45.8	$10,240
Athens Middle	Public	6-8	6800 State Hwy 19 S	Athens	75751	Henderson County	Athens Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 677-3030	660	41	16.0	77.6%	190 (28.8%)	91 (13.8%)	343 (52.0%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.1%)	26.7	1827^th of 2335 public middle schools	21.8%		34.2	1580^th of 2344 public middle schools	32.6%	247				45.7	43.2	48.5			15.5	6.2	35.9	12.2	$6,462
Brownsboro Intermediate	Public	4-6	13950 Saylors	Brownsboro	75756	Henderson County	Brownsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 852-7325	323	21	15.2	55.4%	243 (75.2%)	14 (4.3%)	60 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)								(n/a)		43.1	45.7	62.8			54.6	47.1	54.9				$7,470
Brownsboro J H	Public	7-8	11233 Ingram St	Brownsboro	75756	Henderson County	Brownsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 852-6931	395	33	11.9	54.4%	284 (71.9%)	26 (6.6%)	68 (17.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.0%)	51	1012^th of 2335 public middle schools	56.7%		60.1	794^th of 2344 public middle schools	66.1%	218	100.0				54.0	50.9				17.7	65.7	24.0	$9,286
Chandler Intermediate	Public	4-6	22250 Barron Rd	Chandler	75758	Henderson County	Brownsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 849-6436	254	18	13.9	60.2%	178 (70.1%)	14 (5.5%)	52 (20.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)								(n/a)		43.2	64.2	46.6			31.4	37.0	50.0				$8,654
Bullard Middle	Public	7-8	909 W Main	Bullard	75757	Cherokee County	Bullard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 894-6533	478	37	13.0	21.8%	405 (84.7%)	17 (3.6%)	39 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	71.3	488^th of 2335 public middle schools	79.1%		78.3	361^st of 2344 public middle schools	84.6%	127	97.0				66.8	74.2				53.9	46.5	27.7	$9,352
Bullard Intermediate	Public	5-6	218 Schoolhouse Rd	Bullard	75757	Cherokee County	Bullard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 894-6793	453	29	15.8	28.3%	360 (79.5%)	29 (6.4%)	43 (9.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)								(n/a)			65.8	62.2				60.4	47.9				$7,167
Cross Roads J H	Public	6-8	14434 Fm 59	Malakoff	75148	Henderson County	Cross Roads Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 489-2667	108	11	10.1	50.9%	81 (75.0%)	7 (6.5%)	15 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	87	193^rd of 2335 public middle schools	91.7%		91.2	132^nd of 2344 public middle schools	94.4%	61	100.0			74.4	80.0	72.4			53.5	74.3	75.0	44.8	$13,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Lapoynor J H

What is the racial makeup of Lapoynor J H?

Students at Lapoynor J H are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Lapoynor J H in?

Lapoynor Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Lapoynor J H?

In the 2024-25 school year, 98 students attended Lapoynor J H.

Is Lapoynor J H a good school?

Lapoynor J H ranks 784^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lapoynor J H attend?

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

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