J M Hanks High School
J M Hanks High School serves 1,733 students in grades 9-12.
J M Hanks High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
J M Hanks High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
J M Hanks High School's student population of 1,733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,733 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 teachers |
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School Comparison
J M Hanks High School is ranked within the top 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 J M Hanks High School is 0.17, 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 | #2944 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 6% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ysleta Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to J M Hanks High School is Eastwood Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Indian Ridge Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Glen Cove Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- El Paso Glen Cove Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 854 students10
0.4 miles
10955 Sam Snead Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5500 0.4 PK-5 854 - El Paso Vista Hills Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 653 students10
0.5 miles
10801 La Subida Dr
El Paso, TX 79935
(915) 434-5700 0.5 PK-6 653 - El Paso Tierra Del Sol Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 718 students10
0.6 miles
1832 Tommy Aaron Dr
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5800 0.6 PK-6 718 - El Paso Adult/community Lrn Center Alternative School Grades: AE
0.7 miles
121 Padres Dr
El Paso, TX 79907
(915) 434-9400 0.7 AE n/a - El Paso Indian Ridge Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 622 students10
1.1 miles
11201 Pebble Hills Blvd
El Paso, TX 79936
(915) 434-5400 1.1 6-8 622
School Reviews
| 5 The Fine Arts Department pushes students toward excellence. The Hanks Band, Mariachi, Art and Choir have had representation at State Competitions for many years. Our Academics and Robotics program are impressive. Not to mention the Athletics programs If you want quality teaching and inspiration for your child, this is the place. My 3 children have all graduated from Hanks. - Posted by Parent - Portillo Parent |
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