Ganado High School is a public high school located in Ganado, Texas and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Ganado Independent School District located in east central Jackson County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 170 students in grades 6-8, Ganado Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GANADO JH's attendance zone covers the entire Ganado, TX school district, encompassing approximately 155.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 14.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ganado Junior High School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ganado Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ganado Junior High School is 0.50, 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
#4645 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ganado Junior High School's ranking?
Ganado Junior High School is ranked #4645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ganado Junior High School?
170 students attend Ganado Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ganado Junior High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ganado Junior High School?
Ganado Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ganado Junior High School offer ?
Ganado Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ganado Junior High School part of?
Ganado Junior High School is part of Ganado Independent School District.
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