Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, New Waverly 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Waverly J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
New Waverly J High School's student population of 239 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Waverly J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Waverly J High School is 0.53, 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
#4146 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
66%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Waverly J High School's ranking?
New Waverly J High School is ranked #4146 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are New Waverly J High School often compared to?
New Waverly J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend New Waverly J High School?
239 students attend New Waverly J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New Waverly J High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Waverly J High School?
New Waverly J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Waverly J High School offer ?
New Waverly J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Waverly J High School part of?
New Waverly J High School is part of New Waverly ISD School District.
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