Howard J H
Waxahachie, TX · Waxahachie ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
905th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
265 BROADHEAD RD, Waxahachie, TX 75165
(972)923-4771NCES ID 484473011375Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 862 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 786 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 41.9% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.3% | 32.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 11.6% | 20.4% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.8% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. 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 $353K in zip 75165 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.