Serving 145 students in grades 6-8, Joaquin J H School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Joaquin J H School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1335 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joaquin J H School's ranking?
Joaquin J H School is ranked #1335 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Joaquin J H School?
145 students attend Joaquin J H School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Joaquin J H School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joaquin J H School?
Joaquin J H School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joaquin J H School offer ?
Joaquin J H School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Joaquin J H School part of?
Joaquin J H School is part of Joaquin Independent School District.
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