Serving 477 students in grades 7-8, Ferguson J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
14%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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