Highlands J H
Highlands, TX · Goose Creek CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
1,255th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 26%▼ Declining
1212 E WALLISVILLE RD, Highlands, TX 77562
(281)420-4695NCES ID 482115002113Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Highlands J H 1,255th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 26% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 26th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 814 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 924 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.4% | 66.2% | ▲ 21.8 pts | |
| White | 31.2% | 16.3% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Black | 20.0% | 14.3% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $222K in zip 77562 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Highlands J H in?
Highlands J H is part of the Goose Creek CISD district in Highlands, Texas.
Is Highlands J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands J H 1,255th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 26% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands J H?
Hispanic 66%, White 16%, Black 14%, Two or more races 2% (924 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77562 is $222K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.