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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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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