Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Daingerfield J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daingerfield J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Daingerfield J High School's student population of 254 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daingerfield J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daingerfield J High School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5602 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
37%
13%
White
31%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daingerfield J High School's ranking?
Daingerfield J High School is ranked #5602 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Daingerfield J High School?
254 students attend Daingerfield J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Daingerfield J High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daingerfield J High School?
Daingerfield J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daingerfield J High School offer ?
Daingerfield J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daingerfield J High School part of?
Daingerfield J High School is part of Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD School District.
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