Leonard J High School

500 E Hackberry St
Leonard, TX 75452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, Leonard J High School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Leonard J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Leonard J High School's student population of 187 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Leonard J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leonard J High School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3410 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
41%
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55-59%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
23%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
68%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leonard J High School's ranking?
Leonard J High School is ranked #3410 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Leonard J High School often compared to?
Leonard J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leonard Elementary School, Leonard High School, Trenton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Leonard J High School?
187 students attend Leonard J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Leonard J High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonard J High School?
Leonard J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leonard J High School offer ?
Leonard J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leonard J High School part of?
Leonard J High School is part of Leonard ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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