Morales J High School
Morales J High School serves 601 students in grades 7-8.
Morales 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morales J High School's student population of 601 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morales J High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Morales J High School is 0.13, 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
#6727 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Morales J High School?
601 students attend Morales J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Morales J High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morales J High School?
Morales J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Morales J High School offer ?
Morales J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Morales J High School part of?
Morales J High School is part of Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.
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