Connally J High School
Connally J High School serves 507 students in grades 6-8.
Connally J High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Connally J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Connally J High School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Connally J High School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Connally J High School is 0.69, 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 | #7641 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 52% |
| Black | 36% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Connally Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Connally J High School is Connally High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Challenge Academy (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Connally Primary (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Elm Mott Connally Primary Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-3 | 543 students10
0.1 miles
100 Little Cadet Way
Elm Mott, TX 76640
(254) 296-7600 0.1 1-3 543 - Waco Connally Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 333 students10
0.9 miles
300 Cadet Way
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 750-7170 0.9 4-5 333 - Waco Connally High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 633 students10
0.9 miles
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6700 0.9 9-12 633 - Waco Connally Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 319 students
1.0 miles
100 Bb Brown
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 296-6460 1 PK-K 319 - Waco La Vega High School Math: 8% | Reading: 26%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 865 students10
3.7 miles
555 N Loop 340
Waco, TX 76705
(254) 799-4951 3.7 9-12 865
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