Mae Luster Stephens J H
Linden, TX · Linden-Kildare CISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, remote
1,445th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
857 US HWY 59 S, Linden, TX 75563
(903)756-5381NCES ID 482754003098Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mae Luster Stephens J H 1,445th 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 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 121 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 132 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.0% | 67.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 21.0% | 14.4% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 12.1% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.3% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.9 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 $149K in zip 75563 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Mae Luster Stephens J H in?
Mae Luster Stephens J H is part of the Linden-Kildare CISD district in Linden, Texas.
Is Mae Luster Stephens J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mae Luster Stephens J H 1,445th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Mae Luster Stephens J H?
White 67%, Black 14%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 5% (132 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mae Luster Stephens J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75563 is $149K 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.