Serving 892 students in grades 7-8, Pearland J H South ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearland J H South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pearland J H South's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearland J H South ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearland J H South is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
25%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearland J H South's ranking?
Pearland J H South is ranked #1084 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pearland J H South often compared to?
Pearland J H Southis often viewed alongside schools like Pearland J H East, Pearland J H West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Pearland J H South?
892 students attend Pearland J H South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pearland J H South students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearland J H South?
Pearland J H South has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearland J H South offer ?
Pearland J H South offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pearland J H South part of?
Pearland J H South is part of Pearland ISD School District.
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