Groveton J H-h S
Groveton J H-h S serves 403 students in grades 6-12.
Groveton J H-h S placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Groveton J H-h S places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Groveton J H-h S's student population of 403 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 403 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Groveton J H-h S is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Groveton J H-h S is 0.39, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4866 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 77% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Groveton Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Groveton J H-h S is Centerville High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Groveton Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Groveton Groveton Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 366 students10
0.1 miles
N Magee And W 5th St
Groveton, TX 75845
(936) 642-1182 0.1 PK-5 366 - Groveton Centerville High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 121 students10
2.6 miles
N St Hwy 94
Groveton, TX 75845
(936) 642-1597 2.6 PK-12 121 - Apple Springs Apple Springs Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 122 students10
14.9 miles
9120 Fm 2501
Apple Springs, TX 75926
(936) 831-2241 14.9 PK-6 122 - Apple Springs Apple Springs High School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 77 students10
14.9 miles
9120 Fm 2501
Apple Springs, TX 75926
(936) 831-2241 14.9 7-12 77 - Trinity Trinity High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 359 students10
15.5 miles
500 E Caroline
Trinity, TX 75862
(936) 594-3560 15.5 9-12 359
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