Manvel J High School
Manvel J High School serves 1,132 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Manvel J High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Manvel J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Manvel J High School's student population of 1,132 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,132 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Manvel J High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Manvel J High School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #5367 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 52% |
| Black | 32% | 13% |
| White | 22% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alvin Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Manvel J High School is Fort Bend County Alter (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Don Jeter Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alvin Don Jeter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 826 students
0.2 miles
2455 County Rd 58
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3055 0.2 PK-5 826 - Alvin Pomona Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
1.7 miles
4480 Kirby Dr
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3670 1.7 PK-5 401 - Alvin Red Duke Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 533 students
2.6 miles
2900 Cr 59
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 245-3400 2.6 PK-5 533 - Rosharon Fort Bend County Alter Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 14 students
2.9 miles
400 Coen Rd
Rosharon, TX 77583
(281) 327-6000 2.9 7-12 14 - Alvin Dr Ronald E Mcnair Junior High School
3.3 miles
2950 Kingsley
Alvin, TX 77511
(281) 388-1130 3.3 n/a n/a
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