Dr Paul S Saenz J High School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(210) 431-9881
Dr Paul S Saenz J High School serves 73 students in grades 7-8.
Dr Paul S Saenz 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dr Paul S Saenz J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dr Paul S Saenz J High School's student population of 73 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type | Charter School |
Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
Total Students | 73 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Dr Paul S Saenz 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 Dr Paul S Saenz J High School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5125 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 4% |
Hispanic | 75% | 52% |
Black | 22% | 13% |
White | 2% | 28% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | School Of Excellence In Education School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr Paul S Saenz J High School is Milton B Lee Academy Of Science & Engineering (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Nimitz Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Neal Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Antonio Milton B Lee Academy Of Science & Engineering Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 129 students10
0.0 miles
1826 Basse Rd
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 431-9881 0 9-12 129 - San Antonio Neal Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 547 students10
0.4 miles
3407 Capitol Ave
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9810 0.4 PK-5 547 - San Antonio Olmos Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 623 students10
0.6 miles
1103 Allena Dr
San Antonio, TX 78213
(210) 407-6000 0.6 PK-5 623 - San Antonio Wilson Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 460 students10
0.8 miles
1421 Clower St
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 738-9845 0.8 PK-5 460 - San Antonio Nimitz Middle School Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,285 student10
1.0 miles
5426 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 356-5300 1 6-8 1,285
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