Howard J H
Waxahachie, TX · Waxahachie ISD · Grades 6-8
905th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
Howard J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howard J H 905th 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 47% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
Howard J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 862 students tested
Howard J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 786 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.6% | 41.9% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.1% | 32.6% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 15.9% | 20.4% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Howard J H
Typical home value $353K in zip 75165 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Howard J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Finley J HWaxahachie ISD · 1 mi away1,010th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 36% - –Ellis Co JJAEPRed Oak ISD · 1.2 mi away
- 7Coleman J HWaxahachie ISD · 1.6 mi away567th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 7Life Middle WaxahachieLife School · 4.4 mi away · charter514th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 45% - 4Red Oak MiddleRed Oak ISD · 6.7 mi away1,166th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 34% - 8Palmer MiddlePalmer ISD · 8 mi away484th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 47% - 9Earl & Marthalu Dieterich MiddleMidlothian ISD · 9.5 mi away323rd of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 9Walnut Grove MiddleMidlothian ISD · 9.5 mi away272nd of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howard J H in?
Howard J H is part of the Waxahachie ISD district in Waxahachie, Texas.
Is Howard J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howard J H 905th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Howard J H?
White 42%, Hispanic 33%, Black 20%, Two or more races 4% (786 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howard J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75165 is $353K 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.