Beckendorff J High School
Tel:
(281) 237-8806
Beckendorff J High School serves 1,739 students in grades 6-8.
Beckendorff J High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Beckendorff J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Beckendorff J High School's student population of 1,739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,739 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 92 teachers |
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School Comparison
Beckendorff J High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Beckendorff J High School is 0.70, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #177 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 31% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 41% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Katy Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Beckendorff J High School is Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Griffin Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Katy Griffin Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 1,030 student10
0.0 miles
7800 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-8706 0 PK-5 1,030 - Katy Bonnie Holland Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 1,097 student10
0.8 miles
23720 Seven Meadow Pkwy
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0506 0.8 PK-5 1,097 - Katy Roosevelt Alexander Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 993 students10
0.8 miles
6161 S Fry Rd
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 237-7100 0.8 PK-5 993 - Katy Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy Charter School
Math: 83% | Reading: 74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-12 | 572 students10
1.0 miles
22400 Grand Corner Dr Bldg B
Katy, TX 77494
(713) 343-3333 1 6-12 572 - Katy Harmony Science Academy-katy Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 624 students10
1.0 miles
22400 Grand Corner Dr
Katy, TX 77494
(832) 437-3926 1 K-5 624
School Reviews
| 5 This is a great school that has an excellent fine arts program as well as academics and athletics - Posted by Student/Alumni - bob_s |
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