Serving 908 students in grades 7-8, Ennis J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 908 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ennis J H's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ennis, TX, covering approximately 260.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 19.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ennis J High School's student population of 908 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
908 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
LEADING THE WAY, LIVING THE WAY...
School Rankings
Ennis J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ennis J High School is 0.60, 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
#3412 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ennis J High School's ranking?
Ennis J High School is ranked #3412 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ennis J High School often compared to?
Ennis J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ennis J High School?
908 students attend Ennis J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ennis J High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ennis J High School?
Ennis J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ennis J High School offer ?
Ennis J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ennis J High School part of?
Ennis J High School is part of Ennis Independent School District.
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