Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Gonzales J 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gonzales J H's attendance zone covers the entire Gonzales school district, encompassing approximately 522.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 13.3 miles and the furthest edge at 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gonzales J High School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Greatness #OurStudentsOurFuture
School Rankings
Gonzales J 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 Gonzales J 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
#5927 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gonzales J High School's ranking?
Gonzales J High School is ranked #5927 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gonzales J High School?
584 students attend Gonzales J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gonzales J High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gonzales J High School?
Gonzales J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gonzales J High School offer ?
Gonzales J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gonzales J High School part of?
Gonzales J High School is part of Gonzales Independent School District.
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