Hardin-Jefferson J H
Sour Lake Tx, TX · Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
437th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 74%· Stable
3025 HWY 326 S, Sour Lake Tx, TX 77659
(409)981-6420NCES ID 482241002249Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Hardin-Jefferson J H 437th 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 74% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 74th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 632 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 614 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 69.7% | ▼ 15.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.9% | 13.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 11.6% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.2 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 $271K in zip 77659 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Hardin-Jefferson J H in?
Hardin-Jefferson J H is part of the Hardin-Jefferson ISD district in Sour Lake Tx, Texas.
Is Hardin-Jefferson J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hardin-Jefferson J H 437th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hardin-Jefferson J H?
White 70%, Black 13%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 4% (614 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hardin-Jefferson J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77659 is $271K 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.