Serving 411 students in grades 8-9, Estacado J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)88%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)88%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
17%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Estacado J High School?
411 students attend Estacado J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Estacado J High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estacado J High School?
Estacado J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estacado J High School offer ?
Estacado J High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Estacado J High School part of?
Estacado J High School is part of Plainview Independent School District.
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