J W Hamilton Junior State School serves 310 students in grades 6-12.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
J W Hamilton Jr State School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend J W Hamilton Junior State School?
310 students attend J W Hamilton Junior State School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of J W Hamilton Junior State School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does J W Hamilton Junior State School offer ?
J W Hamilton Junior State School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is J W Hamilton Junior State School part of?
J W Hamilton Junior State School is part of J W Hamilton Jr State School District.
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