Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James L Masters 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for James L Masters serves the southern part of Converse, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
James L Masters's student population of 713 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
713 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
James L Masters 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 James L Masters is 0.60, 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
#6069 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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 James L Masters's ranking?
James L Masters is ranked #6069 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James L Masters often compared to?
James L Mastersis often viewed alongside schools like Copperfield Elementary School, Converse Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend James L Masters?
713 students attend James L Masters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of James L Masters students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James L Masters?
James L Masters has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James L Masters offer ?
James L Masters offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James L Masters part of?
James L Masters is part of Judson Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is James L Masters located?
James L Masters is located in the Northeast Side neighborhood of Converse, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Northeast Side.
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