Serving 816 students in grades 6-8, Eddie Finley Sr J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eddie Finley Sr J High School's student population of 816 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eddie Finley Sr J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eddie Finley Sr J High School is 0.63, 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
#3041 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eddie Finley Sr J High School's ranking?
Eddie Finley Sr J High School is ranked #3041 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Eddie Finley Sr J High School often compared to?
Eddie Finley Sr J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robbie E Howard J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Eddie Finley Sr J High School?
816 students attend Eddie Finley Sr J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Eddie Finley Sr J High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eddie Finley Sr J High School?
Eddie Finley Sr J High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eddie Finley Sr J High School offer ?
Eddie Finley Sr J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eddie Finley Sr J High School part of?
Eddie Finley Sr J High School is part of Waxahachie ISD School District.
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