Serving 293 students in grades 6-8, Palacios J High School 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 was 37% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Palacios J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4645 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
70%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
22%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palacios J High School's ranking?
Palacios J High School is ranked #4645 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Palacios J High School?
293 students attend Palacios J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Palacios J High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palacios J High School?
Palacios J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palacios J High School offer ?
Palacios J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palacios J High School part of?
Palacios J High School is part of Palacios Independent School District.
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