Serving 56 students in grades 6-8, Devers Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Devers JH covers the entire district of Devers, TX, encompassing approximately 154.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Devers Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Devers Junior High School's student population of 56 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Devers Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devers Junior High School is 0.52, 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
#86 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
63%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devers Junior High School's ranking?
Devers Junior High School is ranked #86 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Devers Junior High School?
56 students attend Devers Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Devers Junior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Devers Junior High School?
Devers Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Devers Junior High School offer ?
Devers Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Devers Junior High School part of?
Devers Junior High School is part of Devers Independent School District.
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