Serving 434 students in grades 6-8, Pearsall J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pearsall J H's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Pearsall, TX, encompassing approximately 745.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 13 miles and the furthest edge located 24.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearsall J High School's student population of 434 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pearsall J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearsall 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
#7562 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
93%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
13%
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearsall J High School's ranking?
Pearsall J High School is ranked #7562 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pearsall J High School often compared to?
Pearsall J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald E Mcnair Middle School, Brackett J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pearsall J High School?
434 students attend Pearsall J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pearsall J High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearsall J High School?
Pearsall J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearsall J High School offer ?
Pearsall J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pearsall J High School part of?
Pearsall J High School is part of Pearsall Independent School District.
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