Serving 127 students in grades 7-12, Nueces Canyon Jh/hs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs's student population of 127 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nueces Canyon Jh/hs is 0.52, 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
#1961 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs's ranking?
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs is ranked #1961 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nueces Canyon Jh/hs?
The graduation rate of Nueces Canyon Jh/hs is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Nueces Canyon Jh/hs?
127 students attend Nueces Canyon Jh/hs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nueces Canyon Jh/hs students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nueces Canyon Jh/hs?
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nueces Canyon Jh/hs offer ?
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs part of?
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs is part of Nueces Canyon CISD School District.
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