Serving 173 students in grades 6-12, Booker Jh/h S ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Booker JH/H S's attendance zone serves the entire Booker, TX school district, covering approximately 301.3 square miles. Families in the area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 31.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker Jh/h S's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker Jh/h S is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1851 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
79%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1851 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Booker Jh/h S?
173 students attend Booker Jh/h S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Booker Jh/h S students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 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 8:1, 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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