Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, New Waverly J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Waverly Junior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 103.7 square miles in New Waverly, TX. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Waverly J High School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
New Waverly J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Waverly J High School is 0.55, 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
#2600 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Waverly J High School's ranking?
New Waverly J High School is ranked #2600 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are New Waverly J High School often compared to?
New Waverly J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend New Waverly J High School?
253 students attend New Waverly J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of New Waverly J High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Waverly J High School?
New Waverly J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Waverly J High School offer ?
New Waverly J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is New Waverly J High School part of?
New Waverly J High School is part of New Waverly Independent School District.
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