Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Joaquin Schools 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Joaquin High School encompasses the entire school district in Joaquin, TX, covering an area of approximately 135.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 21.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joaquin Schools's student population of 720 students has grown by 291% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 211% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
720 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joaquin Schools 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 Joaquin Schools is 0.38, 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
#4093 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
13%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
78%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joaquin Schools's ranking?
Joaquin Schools is ranked #4093 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Joaquin Schools?
The graduation rate of Joaquin Schools is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Joaquin Schools?
720 students attend Joaquin Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Joaquin Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joaquin Schools?
Joaquin Schools has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joaquin Schools offer ?
Joaquin Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Joaquin Schools part of?
Joaquin Schools is part of Joaquin Independent School District.
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