Is Judson Steam Academy a good school?

Judson Steam Academy ranks 570 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Judson Steam Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 621 students attended Judson Steam Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Judson Steam Academy?

Students at Judson Steam Academy are 38% African American, 27% Hispanic, 26% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Judson Steam Academy attend?

Students who attend Judson Steam Academy usually go on to attend Longview High School

Judson Steam Academy

Summary:

Judson Steam Academy is a public charter middle school located in Longview, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 621 students. The school is part of the Longview Independent School District, which is ranked 494 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Judson Steam Academy consistently outperforms the Longview Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading for grades 6-8 ranged from 61.99% to 64.74%, compared to the district's 54.38% to 57.63% and the state's 54.45% to 54.09%. In STAAR Mathematics, Judson Steam Academy's proficiency rates for grades 6-8 ranged from 40.3% to 46.82%, outperforming the district's 40.49% to 45.16% and the state's 31.89% to 40.23%. The school's STAAR EOC (End of Course) Algebra I proficiency rate was an impressive 92.06%, significantly higher than the district's 55.49% and the state's 44.73%.

Judson Steam Academy's student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and White students, consistently perform better than their respective district and state averages in STAAR assessments. The school's Gifted and Talented students rank among the top 12 out of 1,481 Texas middle schools, and its English Language Learner (ELL) students perform well, ranking in the top 357 out of 1,720 Texas middle schools. Additionally, Judson Steam Academy has maintained a very low dropout rate of 0.0% in the last three school years, significantly lower than the state average. While the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, its effective strategies and resources have enabled it to achieve exceptional results, outperforming many nearby middle schools, including Foster Middle, Forest Park Magnet School, and Pine Tree J.H.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5745 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605

(903) 446-2610

District: Longview Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
570^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,144

Students who attend Judson Steam Academy usually attend:

High:

Longview High School

Feeder schools for Judson Steam Academy:

Elementary:	Bramlette Steam Academy
	Johnston-McQueen Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 621

Racial breakdown:

African American:

38.3%

Hispanic:

26.7%

White:

26.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Judson Steam Academy ranks better than 75.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Longview Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.65. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Judson Steam Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38.3%), Hispanic (26.7%), White (26.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Judson Steam Academy is 11.2. 1 middle schools in the Longview Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Judson Steam Academy employs 55.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Judson Steam Academy is $14,144, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Longview Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Judson Steam Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Judson Steam Academy 570^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Judson Steam Academy in the ranking list.)

Longview Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Longview Independent School District (Isd) 494^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	36.12	1413^th	2193	35.6%
2021	62.06	687^th	2252	69.5%
2022	56.25	834^th	2254	63.0%
2023	61.28	762^nd	2330	67.3%
2024	68.65	570^th	2361	75.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	25.89	616^th	753	18.2%
2021	37.32	470^th	743	36.7%
2022	38.36	531^st	813	34.7%
2023	46.64	429^th	817	47.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	16.74	1399^th	1445	3.2%
2021	48.24	662^nd	1592	58.4%
2022	68.95	292^nd	1643	82.2%
2023	66.82	357^th	1720	79.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	50.51	578^th	1626	64.5%
2021	58.40	418^th	1712	75.6%
2022	42.22	895^th	1757	49.1%
2023	52.34	619^th	1815	65.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	39.60	1302^nd	2073	37.2%
2021	64.83	531^st	2172	75.6%
2022	67.85	453^rd	2220	79.6%
2023	74.89	328^th	2251	85.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	38.05	1300^th	2047	36.5%
2021	63.61	630^th	2151	70.7%
2022	54.20	889^th	2221	60.0%
2023	58.44	805^th	2241	64.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.66	492^nd	1501	67.2%
2022	82.34	44^th	1488	97.0%
2023	81.24	12^th	1481	99.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	24.77	1797^th	2058	12.7%
2021	52.40	793^rd	2118	62.6%
2022	46.71	1000^th	2182	54.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	34.97	1381^st	2069	33.3%
2021	58.67	745^th	2168	65.6%
2022	56.79	812^th	2228	63.6%
2023	61.76	716^th	2245	68.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	36.12	750^th	1193	37.1%
2021	66.86	270^th	1213	77.7%
2022	56.69	397^th	1251	68.3%
2023	54.71	471^st	1273	63.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	48.06	927^th	1935	52.1%
2021	64.95	511^th	2043	75.0%
2022	71.64	372^nd	2077	82.1%
2023	70.30	415^th	2116	80.4%

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Rank History for White students at Judson Steam Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	36.30	1167^th	1684	30.7%
2021	66.65	443^rd	1700	73.9%
2022	54.21	735^th	1723	57.3%
2023	73.97	336^th	1749	80.8%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	165	156	10	137	5	0	25	498
2019	174	199	11	146	3	1	28	562
2020	162	203	9	144	5	1	30	554
2021	159	193	9	171	4	1	29	566
2022	168	224	6	162	5	1	34	600
2023	163	238	10	166	7	1	36	621

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 Judson Steam Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	498	40.9	12.1	64.9
2019	562	42.7	13.1	70.8
2020	554	46.9	11.8	69.5
2021	566	50.4	11.2	71.7
2022	600	55.4	10.8	83.2
2023	621	55.1	11.2	84.9

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 Judson Steam Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	498	40.9	12.1	64.9
2019	562	42.7	13.1	70.8
2020	554	46.9	11.8	69.5
2021	566	50.4	11.2	71.7
2022	600	55.4	10.8	83.2
2023	621	55.1	11.2	84.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Judson Steam Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,223 (14.1%)	$7,472 (85.9%)	$8,695
2020	$1,361 (12.3%)	$9,686 (87.7%)	$11,047
2021	$3,433 (24.3%)	$10,711 (75.7%)	$14,144

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Judson Steam Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1413^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 762^nd of 2330 Middle schools	31.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Judson Steam Academy)	28	61	33%
6th Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	33	53	20%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Judson Steam Academy)	28	42	14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	36	43	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Judson Steam Academy)	46	58	12%
7th Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	46	53	7%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Judson Steam Academy)	26	43	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	42	39	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Judson Steam Academy)	48	65	17%
8th Grade Reading (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	54	62	8%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Judson Steam Academy)	31	36	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	46	43	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Judson Steam Academy)	40	45	5%
8th Grade Science (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	46	44	2%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Judson Steam Academy)	29	34	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	43	35	8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Judson Steam Academy)	94	95	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Longview Independent School District (Isd))	66	62	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	562	621	10.5%
African American	199	238	19.6%
American Indian	3	7	133.3%
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	146	166	13.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	174	163	6.3%
Two or More Races	28	36	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.8%	84.9%	14%

Schools Near Judson Steam Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Judson Steam Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	5745 Judson Rd	Longview	75605	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 446-2610	621	55	11.2	84.9%	163 (26.2%)	238 (38.3%)	166 (26.7%)	10 (1.6%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.8%)	68.6	570^th of 2361 public middle schools	75.9%		61.3	762^nd of 2330 public middle schools	67.3%	192	92.1		62.0	64.7	64.3		45.6	46.8	40.3		44.7	38.3	$14,144	$3,433	$10,711
Spring Hill J H	Public	6-8	3103 Spring Hill Rd	Longview	75605	Gregg County	Spring Hill Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 323-7718	479	34	13.9	45.7%	284 (59.3%)	63 (13.2%)	95 (19.8%)	10 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.6%)	72.8	470^th of 2361 public middle schools	80.1%		70.6	516^th of 2330 public middle schools	77.9%	46	91.4		65.7	67.7	67.9		50.4	29.4	67.8		54.6	29.0	$8,411	$548	$7,863
Pine Tree J H	Public	7-8	2100 N W Loop 281	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5081	709	46	15.2	71.2%	227 (32.0%)	153 (21.6%)	271 (38.2%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.3%)	55.5	905^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.7%		55.7	910^th of 2330 public middle schools	60.9%	5	98.0			59.3	56.6			20.3	45.4		46.5	24.9	$10,518	$1,206	$9,311
Forest Park Magnet School	Public, Magnet, Charter	6-8	1644 N Eastman Rd	Longview	75601	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 446-2510	453	46	9.9	96.0%	44 (9.7%)	153 (33.8%)	235 (51.9%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.9%)	35.7	1541^st of 2361 public middle schools	34.7%		35.3	1559^th of 2330 public middle schools	33.1%	18	72.2		33.8	40.3	41.7		40.2	27.3	40.9		37.7	12.0	$13,277	$2,092	$11,185
Pine Tree Middle	Public	5-6	600 Pt Pkwy	Longview	75604	Gregg County	Pine Tree Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 295-5160	708	47	15.1	69.4%	247 (34.9%)	153 (21.6%)	260 (36.7%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.4%)								(n/a)		51.7	62.7			42.2	38.4			20.7			$9,898	$1,674	$8,225
White Oak Middle	Public	6-8	200 S White Oak Rd	White Oak	75693	Gregg County	White Oak Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 291-2050	343	29	11.8	47.8%	283 (82.5%)	6 (1.7%)	30 (8.7%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.0%)	74.7	437^th of 2361 public middle schools	81.5%		70.7	513^th of 2330 public middle schools	78.0%	76	93.8		74.8	60.0	75.6		26.2	39.2	50.9		57.7	51.2	$9,874	$559	$9,316
Foster Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	1504 Mlk	Longview	75602	Gregg County	Longview Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 446-2710	809	57	14.1	84.4%	128 (15.8%)	273 (33.7%)	355 (43.9%)	13 (1.6%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.0%)	71.8	500^th of 2361 public middle schools	78.8%		67.1	602^nd of 2330 public middle schools	74.2%	102	92.0		60.3	62.7	63.0		47.2	43.5	53.3		49.8	44.7	$12,641	$2,441	$10,200
New Diana Middle	Public	6-8	11854 State Hwy 154 E	Diana	75640	Upshur County	New Diana Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 663-8002	282	25	11.3	42.9%	201 (71.3%)	21 (7.4%)	34 (12.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.2%)	77.9	368^th of 2361 public middle schools	84.4%		64.5	669^th of 2330 public middle schools	71.3%	301			68.5	67.8	77.3		51.7	53.3	57.7		54.6	29.9	$10,028	$947	$9,081
Union Grove J H	Public	7-8	11377 Union Grove Rd	Gladewater	75647	Gregg County	Union Grove Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(903) 845-5506	126	12	10.7	49.2%	100 (79.4%)	3 (2.4%)	18 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	73.7	451^st of 2361 public middle schools	80.9%		86.8	202^nd of 2330 public middle schools	91.3%	249				74.6	68.3			47.3	63.5		47.6	25.4	$12,192	$934	$11,258
Gladewater Middle	Public	6-8	414 S Loop 485	Gladewater	75647	Gregg County	Gladewater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 845-2243	400	28	14.3	78.0%	211 (52.8%)	85 (21.3%)	71 (17.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (6.8%)	39.1	1422^nd of 2361 public middle schools	39.8%		49.3	1078^th of 2330 public middle schools	53.7%	344	89.5		44.4	41.7	50.0		33.3	12.1	37.6		44.0	18.4	$10,044	$1,115	$8,929

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