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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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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