Joaquin J H School
Tel:
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin J H School serves 171 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Joaquin J H School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Joaquin J H School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Joaquin J H School's student population of 171 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 171 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joaquin J H 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 Joaquin J H School is 0.36, 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 | #2721 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 52% |
| Black | 6% | 13% |
| White | 79% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joaquin Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joaquin J H School is Joaquin High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Logansport High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Joaquin Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joaquin Joaquin High School Grades: 9-12 | 201 students
0.1 miles
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128 0.1 9-12 201 - Joaquin Joaquin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 346 students
0.8 miles
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258 0.8 PK-5 346 - Logansport Logansport High School Grades: PK-12 | 680 students
4.2 miles
17228 Hwy. 5
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-4338 4.2 PK-12 680 - Logansport Stanley High School Grades: PK-12 | 415 students
7.5 miles
14323 Hwy. 84
Logansport, LA 71049
(318) 697-2664 7.5 PK-12 415 - Tenaha Tenaha Schools Grades: PK-12 | 579 students
11.3 miles
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000 11.3 PK-12 579
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