Reading JH
Richmond, TX · Lamar CISD · Grades 6-8
159th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
Reading JH ranking
SchoolRow ranks Reading JH 159th 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 91% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
Reading JH test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,545 students tested
Reading JH students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,538 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.8% | 34.8% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 24.0% | 28.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 20.5% | 20.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 7.8% | 12.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Reading JH
Typical home value $342K in zip 77469 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Reading JH
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Harry Wright JHLamar CISD · 4 mi away586th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 47% - 10Fort Settlement MiddleFort Bend ISD · 4.6 mi away8th of 1,701
ELA 91% · Math 92% - 10Sartartia MiddleFort Bend ISD · 4.8 mi away55th of 1,701
ELA 85% · Math 78% - 3George JHLamar CISD · 5.5 mi away1,302nd of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 29% - 5Lamar JHLamar CISD · 5.8 mi away935th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 37% - 10First Colony MiddleFort Bend ISD · 6.6 mi away166th of 1,701
ELA 76% · Math 67% - 5Iltexas Richmond MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 7 mi away · charter870th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 30% - 9James Bowie MiddleFort Bend ISD · 7.6 mi away281st of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Reading JH in?
Reading JH is part of the Lamar CISD district in Richmond, Texas.
Is Reading JH a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Reading JH 159th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Reading JH?
White 35%, Hispanic 28%, Black 20%, Asian 13% (1,538 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Reading JH cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77469 is $342K 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.