Serving 7 students in grades 9-12, J J A E P 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J J A E P ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
J J A E P's student population of 7 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Every Student, Every Day!'
School Rankings
The diversity score of J J A E P is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend J J A E P?
7 students attend J J A E P.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of J J A E P students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, and 28% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J J A E P?
J J A E P has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does J J A E P offer ?
J J A E P offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J J A E P part of?
J J A E P is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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