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Middle school · Grades 6 · La Porte ISD

C

James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus

TEA rating C · score 76 of 100 (2025) · 502 students

Address: 9800 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571

Phone: (281) 604-6872

Website: Find website (Google search, opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with La Porte ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

132 homes for sale within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus. We don't hold a published attendance boundary for this campus, so a home this close is not guaranteed to be zoned here.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus at a glance

Schools & TEA

C

TEA rating 2025

Score 76 of 100

502

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

16.9:1

Students per teacher

6

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
81%
Meets grade level
47%
Masters grade level
18%

Teachers average 9.6 years of experience. Average teacher salary $68,381.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
  • Website: Unknown. Not listed in TEA's directory
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025C76
2024B86
2023C74
2022C75
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019C79
2018NRMet Standard78

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Ms Jaime Arizpe (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$302,500Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$161Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
144Homes for saleright now
3.1Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Seller's market

144 homes are for sale within 3 miles; at the last six months' sales pace that is 3.1 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $302,500.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$329,250

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

+20% YoY

a year ago: $273,500

44

Homes sold

last 30 days

-21% YoY

a year ago: 56

60

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+9% YoY

a year ago: 55

$160

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

-4% YoY

a year ago: $167

47

New listings

last 30 days

-35% YoY

a year ago: 72

36

Went pending

last 30 days

-25% YoY

a year ago: 48

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus

What's Nearby

Scope: 164 places mapped within 3 miles of the campus.

What's nearby

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Amenity categories to show on the map

Amenities mapped near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus: 62 restaurants, 25 places of worship, 17 gas stations, 15 grocery stores, 10 schools, 7 police stations, 6 parks & trails, 5 pharmacies, 5 banks, 3 gyms & fitness, 3 coffee shops, 1 libraries, 1 hospitals, 1 emergency rooms, 1 urgent care, 1 post offices, 1 veterinary.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes within 3 miles of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

2%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

0.1 mi

Nearest fire station

La Porte Fire Department Station 2 (straight line)

54

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

La Porte Police Department

Violent
1.5
Serious property
8.5
Total
10

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-08 to 2026-07 (12 months). Across 59 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.4.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 17 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

12

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
Viasat IncGSO Satellite100 Mbps
AT&TLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
HughesNetGSO Satellite50 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 27 homes for sale within 3 miles; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

31min

Downtown Houston

38min

The Galleria

39min

Bush / IAH Airport

33min

Texas Medical Center

30min

Hobby Airport

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Nearby schools and places

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Good to know

James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus: common questions

What is James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus's TEA rating?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus received a C (76 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a B in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
We don't hold a published attendance boundary for James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, so this page shows the 144 homes for sale within 3 miles of the campus. A home that close is not guaranteed to be zoned here. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with La Porte ISD for the most current information.
What grades does James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus serve?
James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus serves grades 6 and enrolls about 502 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?
The campus is at 9800 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571. Call (281) 604-6872.

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School data: Texas Education Agency (ratings, TAPR, AskTED). Market, flood, amenity, internet and crime data: Allen Markel · Texas Premier Realty research from public sources and our MLS feed.

Questions about James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus are in La Porte (68), Deer Park (59), Pasadena (16), Houston (1). Being near a school is not the same as being zoned to it, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus and what do they cost?

    There are 144 homes within 3 miles of James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus for sale right now, with a median list price of $331,950 and a median of $159 per square foot. The median listing age is 46 days, and 10 have had a price cut. We show homes within a set distance because a published attendance-zone boundary is not available for this campus, so a home in this count is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus are new or under contract?

    Right now the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus has 144 homes for sale, 5 listed recently and 48 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus listed in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus by list price: 25 under $250K, 97 $250K to $500K, 21 $500K to $1M, 1 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus right now are Morgans Landing (9), Fairmont Park West (6), Brookglen (6), Fairmont Park East (6), Morgans Lndg (6), Glen Meadows (5), East Meadows Place (5), College Park (3). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

About the school

  • How many students attend James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus enrolled 502 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades 6. TEA reports about 16.9 students per teacher. James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is part of La Porte ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus serve?

    James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus serves grades 6 and is listed by TEA as a middle campus in La Porte ISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    Campuses near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus: Jennie Reid Elementary (Elementary, 0.7 miles), Leo A Rizzuto Elementary (Elementary, 0.9 miles), Heritage Elementary (Elementary, 1.1 miles), Lomax Junior High (Junior High, 1.3 miles), Lomax Elementary (Elementary, 1.6 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    TEA reports that teachers at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus have an average of 9.6 years of experience and an average salary of $68,381, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Ratings

  • What is James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus's TEA accountability rating?

    James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus received a C (76 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 B, 2023 C, 2022 C. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    On the STAAR tests at James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, 81% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 47% reached Meets and 18% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask La Porte ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus have had a price cut?

    About 50% of the 144 homes for sale in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 23% to 54%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    For homes that sold in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, the monthly average time on the market ran from 37 to 115 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 144 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 89 days. About 50% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    By months of supply, the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is a seller's market right now: 3.1 months of supply, with 144 homes for sale against 287 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus to Downtown Houston is about 31 minutes, based on measured drive times from 27 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 38 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 39 minutes, Texas Medical Center 33 minutes, Hobby Airport 30 minutes. Actual time depends on the route and the hour, so test the drive at the time you would make it.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus in a flood zone?

    About 2% of the homes for sale in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    Homes that sold in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus over the last six months had a median sale price of $302,500. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $260,000 to $315,000. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus is $161. In August it was $168, against $156 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus in the past year?

    About 528 homes sold in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus over the 12 months to August 2026, and 287 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 582 sold, so sales were 9% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, the median sale price was higher in 7 of those months and lower in 5. Closed sales over the 12 months were 9% fewer than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    Within the area we map around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, our What's Nearby data lists 15 grocery stores, 62 restaurants, 3 coffee shops, 6 parks, 5 pharmacies, 5 banks, 17 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    Around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, 12 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    Of the 144 homes for sale in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus, 6 are new construction and 138 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus?

    Among homes for sale in the search area we show around James H Baker Sixth Grade Campus: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,427 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 49 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,136 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 30 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 3,362 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 7 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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