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Tays J H

26721 HAWKS PRAIRIE BLVD, KATY, TX, 77494

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 23 of 1364 in Texas

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About Tays J H

Tays Junior High School is located at 26721 Hawks Prairie Blvd, Katy, TX 77494. Students here attend grades 6 through 8 within Katy Independent School District. The campus boasts a strong presence among junior high schools in this part of Katy, with approximately 1,467 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 16:1, which falls within a typical range for a school at this level. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. At Tays Junior High, 86% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 81% did so in reading. The school follows a junior high format where students rotate between subject-based classes across the day. The campus is part of Katy ISD’s secondary pathway, with students generally continuing on to district high school options as they move through the system. Homes near the school often sell from around the upper-$300Ks into the $600Ks, with some nearby communities priced higher depending on lot size and subdivision. This places it among the best middle schools in Texas for families who are comparing high-performing public campuses. It provides a robust academic curriculum and a diverse array of extracurricular activities.

Tays J H Contact Information

Address

26721 HAWKS PRAIRIE BLVD, KATY, TX, 77494

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Phone

(281) 234-2400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 86%
Reading 81%
State average proficiency is 86% in Math and 81% in Reading.
91
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1467
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 23 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tays J H

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 28.49%
Asian 39.33%
Hispanic 18.88%
Black 8.79%
Two+ Races 4.09%
Native Am. 0.27%
White
28.49%
Asian
39.33%
Hispanic
18.88%
Black
8.79%
Two+ Races
4.09%
Native Am.
0.27%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1467
48.47%
711 Female
51.53%
756 Male

Student Population

1467 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

489 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Tays J H student Roshni Karunamurthy placed second overall at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s state finals for the National Civics Bee. She advanced to the state competition after winning first place at the local Katy Area level. Her performance marked a notable academic competition result for the school.

FAQ

Q1. How does Tays Junior High School in Katy use data interpretation in classroom learning?

Ans. Tays Junior High School incorporates charts, tables, and numerical evidence that students analyze and explain in written responses.

Q2. What routine supports retention at Tays Junior High School?

Ans. Tays Junior High School uses spaced review and retrieval tasks to reconnect prior content with current instruction.

Q3. How are presentations structured at Tays Junior High School?

Ans. Tays Junior High School assigns speaking tasks where students organize ideas and explain learning with clear supporting details.

Q4. How does Tays Junior High School address unfinished or low-scoring work?

Ans. Tays Junior High School uses targeted practice and monitored correction tasks tied to specific learning objectives.

Q5. How are important updates shared at Tays Junior High School?

Ans. Tays Junior High School distributes testing reminders, event notices, and campus updates through digital communication platforms.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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