Apollo Junior High School is a secondary school in Richardson, Texas. It is part of the Richardson Independent School District. Apollo is one of two intermediate schools that feed L.V. Berkner High School. Founded in 1977, Apollo educates students in grades 7-8.
Serving 586 students in grades 7-8, Apollo 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Apollo JH serves the northeast part of Richardson, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 11.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apollo J High School's student population of 586 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Motto
North Star Goal – Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School Rankings
Apollo J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo J High School is 0.73, which is more 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
#4500 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo J High School's ranking?
Apollo J High School is ranked #4500 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Apollo J High School often compared to?
Apollo J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty J High School, Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Apollo J High School?
586 students attend Apollo J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Apollo J High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apollo J High School?
Apollo J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apollo J High School offer ?
Apollo J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Apollo J High School part of?
Apollo J High School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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