Booker Jh/h S

600 S Main St
Booker, TX 79005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 180 students in grades 6-12, Booker Jh/h S ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Booker Jh/h S's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
180 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Booker Jh/h S ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker Jh/h S is 0.39, 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)
#1441 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
White
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Booker Jh/h S.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Booker Jh/h S and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Booker Jh/h S and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Booker Jh/h S's ranking?
Booker Jh/h S is ranked #1441 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker Jh/h S often compared to?
Booker Jh/h Sis often viewed alongside schools like Darrouzett Schools, Follett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S?
The graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Booker Jh/h S?
180 students attend Booker Jh/h S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Booker Jh/h S students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker Jh/h S?
Booker Jh/h S has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker Jh/h S offer ?
Booker Jh/h S offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Booker Jh/h S part of?
Booker Jh/h S is part of Booker Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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