Leon J High School (Closed 2020)

12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Leon J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
35-39%
51%
(18-19)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Leon J High School?
166 students attend Leon J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Leon J High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leon J High School?
Leon J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leon J High School offer ?
Leon J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leon J High School part of?
Leon J High School is part of Leon Independent School District.

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