Serving 236 students in grades 9-12, James M Steele High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James M Steele High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
James M Steele High School's student population of 236 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James M Steele High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M Steele High School is 0.57, 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
#555 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James M Steele High School's ranking?
James M Steele High School is ranked #555 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James M Steele High School often compared to?
James M Steele High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byron Nelson High School, Treetops School International, Grapevine-colleyville Collegiate At Tcc Ne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of James M Steele High School?
The graduation rate of James M Steele High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend James M Steele High School?
236 students attend James M Steele High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of James M Steele High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M Steele High School?
James M Steele High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James M Steele High School offer ?
James M Steele High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James M Steele High School part of?
James M Steele High School is part of Northwest ISD School District.
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