George West J High School
Tel:
(361)449-1914
- George West J High School serves 158 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
George West J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George West J High School's student population of 158 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 158 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George West J High School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George West J High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #718 out of 7,879 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 43% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | n/a |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | George West Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George West J High School is George West High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Three Rivers Jr/sr High School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George West Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- George West George West Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 228 students
0.0 miles
910 Houston St
George West, TX 78022
(361)449-1914 0.0 4-6 228 - George West George West High School Grades: 9-12 | 339 students
0.1 miles
1013 Houston St
George West, TX 78022
(361)449-1914 0.1 9-12 339 - George West George West Primary Grades: PK-3 | 325 students
0.4 miles
405 Travis St
George West, TX 78022
(361)449-1914 0.4 PK-3 325 - Three Rivers Three Rivers Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 323 students
9.3 miles
351 S School Rd
Three Rivers, TX 78071
(361)786-3603 9.3 7-12 323 - Three Rivers Three Rivers Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 371 students
9.4 miles
105 S School Rd
Three Rivers, TX 78071
(361)786-3603 9.4 PK-6 371
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Did your child's school make the list? We cover the latest Blue Ribbon Schools awards given by Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
Your child’s education is not just his teacher’s responsibility. As a parent, you have the ability to supplement your child’s education at home and to help him succeed in school. Read on to learn some tips to help your child make the most of his education in 2020.
Childhood experiences shape who we become as adults, for good and bad. The new Surgeon General of California is pushing for childhood trauma screening in students in the hopes of resolving some of the issues that might later lead to the development of physical and mental health problems.
