Giddings State School is a juvenile correctional facility of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department located in unincorporated Lee County, Texas, near Giddings. In 2004, the state school was Lee County's largest employer.
Serving 128 students in grades 5-12, Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)'s student population of 128 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8053 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)7%
28.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)'s ranking?
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) is ranked #8053 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)?
128 students attend Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) offer ?
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) part of?
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd) is part of Lone Star School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
my son is there and he is been safe since he got at that place. if they behave will be no problems. staff is great and always willing to help
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