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Big Sandy J High School

401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755

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Tel: (903) 636-5287

www.bigsandyisd.org

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Big Sandy J High School serves 155 students in grades 6-8.

Big Sandy J High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 155 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Big Sandy J High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

155 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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School Rankings

Big Sandy J High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Big Sandy J High School is 0.52, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#2656 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

53%

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Black

10%

13%

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White

67%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.64

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

56%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Big Sandy Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Big Sandy J High School's ranking?

Big Sandy J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Big Sandy J High School often compared to?

Big Sandy J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Sandy Elementary School, Big Sandy High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Big Sandy J High School?

155 students attend Big Sandy J High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

67% of Big Sandy J High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy J High School?

Big Sandy J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Big Sandy J High School offer ?

Big Sandy J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Big Sandy J High School part of?

Big Sandy J High School is part of Big Sandy Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 155 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education