Serving 477 students in grades 7-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)78%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
14%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Ferguson J High School?
477 students attend Ferguson J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ferguson J High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferguson J High School?
Ferguson J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ferguson J High School offer ?
Ferguson J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ferguson J High School part of?
Ferguson J High School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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