Tays J H

Summary:

Tays J H is a highly-performing middle school in the Katy Independent School District (ISD) in Katy, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 1,508 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Tays J H significantly outperforms the Katy ISD and Texas state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 87.42% of 6th graders at Tays J H were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 71.1% for Katy ISD and 54.45% for Texas. The school also ranks very highly for the academic performance of various student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students. Additionally, Tays J H has maintained a 0.0% dropout rate for the past several years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While Tays J H outperforms most of the other middle schools in the Katy ISD area, including Katy J H, Rodger & Ellen Beck J H, and West Memorial J H, schools like Seven Lakes J H, Beckendorff J H, and Adams J H also demonstrate strong academic performance and are close competitors to Tays J H. Despite having a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Tays J H still ranks highly for the academic performance of its low-socioeconomic status students, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students from diverse backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd
       Katy, TX  77494


(281) 234-2400

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,566 Help


Students who attend Tays J H usually attend:

High:    Tompkins High School

Feeder schools for Tays J H:

Elementary:    Keiko Davidson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  1,467

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
39.3%
White:
28.5%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tays J H ranks better than 98.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 17 ranked middle schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.16. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tays J H is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (39.3%), White (28.5%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tays J H is 16.1. 11 middle schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tays J H is $8,566. 12 middle schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tays J H:

SchoolDigger ranks Tays J H 37th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Tays J H in the ranking list.)

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Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tays J H

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Rank History for all students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.34 34th 2193 98.4%
2021 97.42 31st 2252 98.6%
2022 97.23 39th 2254 98.3%
2023 97.54 30th 2330 98.7%
2024 97.16 37th 2361 98.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.64 17th 720 97.6%
2019 86.29 41st 753 94.6%
2021 85.34 60th 743 91.9%
2022 88.12 47th 813 94.2%
2023 85.24 70th 817 91.4%
2024 87.58 47th 812 94.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.25 56th 1376 95.9%
2019 90.68 59th 1445 95.9%
2021 97.49 20th 1592 98.7%
2022 91.66 63rd 1643 96.2%
2023 96.79 28th 1720 98.4%
2024 98.44 14th 1760 99.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.67 19th 1597 98.8%
2019 97.24 11th 1626 99.3%
2021 89.74 53rd 1712 96.9%
2022 92.92 40th 1757 97.7%
2023 96.11 31st 1815 98.3%
2024 94.19 30th 1881 98.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.37 38th 2039 98.1%
2019 93.77 49th 2073 97.6%
2021 96.57 25th 2172 98.8%
2022 95.91 32nd 2220 98.6%
2023 96.84 34th 2251 98.5%
2024 96.96 28th 2224 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.61 25th 2008 98.8%
2019 97.37 27th 2047 98.7%
2021 97.78 25th 2151 98.8%
2022 96.10 46th 2221 97.9%
2023 96.71 33rd 2241 98.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.19 64th 1430 95.5%
2019 80.06 73rd 1446 95.0%
2021 84.51 42nd 1501 97.2%
2022 82.42 42nd 1488 97.2%
2023 80.24 54th 1481 96.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.71 122nd 2008 93.9%
2019 91.72 74th 2058 96.4%
2021 93.73 43rd 2118 98.0%
2022 88.01 109th 2182 95.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.68 47th 2030 97.7%
2019 96.57 46th 2069 97.8%
2021 96.66 47th 2168 97.8%
2022 97.33 29th 2228 98.7%
2023 97.66 27th 2245 98.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.36 24th 587 95.9%
2019 83.68 42nd 594 92.9%
2021 88.78 19th 589 96.8%
2022 84.40 38th 606 93.7%
2023 85.88 22nd 616 96.4%
2024 77.89 86th 612 85.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.69 44th 1167 96.2%
2019 89.86 72nd 1193 94.0%
2021 94.79 29th 1213 97.6%
2022 95.79 28th 1251 97.8%
2023 96.36 26th 1273 98.0%
2024 96.07 27th 1271 97.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.49 41st 1895 97.8%
2019 97.05 33rd 1935 98.3%
2021 98.20 18th 2043 99.1%
2022 96.64 33rd 2077 98.4%
2023 97.69 25th 2116 98.8%
2024 95.58 42nd 2108 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Tays J H

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.59 52nd 1673 96.9%
2019 91.95 60th 1684 96.4%
2021 86.70 103rd 1700 93.9%
2022 87.61 92nd 1723 94.7%
2023 90.89 61st 1749 96.5%
2024 87.68 82nd 1724 95.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Tays J H

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 535 92 381 332 3 0 34 0 1377
2018 582 117 443 392 4 0 53 0 1591
2019 619 127 502 413 5 1 52 0 1719
2020 497 130 423 300 3 2 36 0 1391
2021 470 132 491 321 5 3 30 0 1452
2022 494 135 497 307 5 4 46 0 1488
2023 458 130 572 299 4 4 41 0 1508
2024 418 129 577 277 4 2 60 0 1467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tays J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1377 74.8 18.3 5.7
2018 1591 86.2 18.4 6
2019 1719 96.4 17.8 7.2
2020 1391 86.9 15.9 9
2021 1452 86.8 16.7 12.1
2022 1488 87.6 16.9 15.1
2023 1508 90.2 16.7 15.3
2024 1467 90.5 16.1 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tays J H

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1377 74.8 18.3 5.7
2018 1591 86.2 18.4 6
2019 1719 96.4 17.8 7.2
2020 1391 86.9 15.9 9
2021 1452 86.8 16.7 12.1
2022 1488 87.6 16.9 15.1
2023 1508 90.2 16.7 15.3
2024 1467 90.5 16.1 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tays J H

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $555 (7.3%) $7,072 (92.7%) $7,626
2020 $488 (4.6%) $10,190 (95.4%) $10,678
2021 $288 (3.4%) $8,278 (96.6%) $8,566

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tays J H

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Tays J H)7183
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))5470
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tays J H)8285
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6562
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Tays J H)8290
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6973
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tays J H)6158
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))4440
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Tays J H)8793
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7274
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tays J H)9088
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7972
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Tays J H)9092
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7271
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Tays J H)7880
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Katy Independent School District (Isd))5958
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Tays J H)10099
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Katy Independent School District (Isd))8168
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17191508
 12.3%
African American127130
 2.4%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian502572
 13.9%
Hispanic413299
 27.6%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White619458
 26%
Two or More Races5241
 21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.2%15.3%
 8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tays J H

Students at Tays J H are 39% Asian, 28% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Tays J H is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 37th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,467 students attended Tays J H.

Students who attend Tays J H usually go on to attend Tompkins High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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