Serving 197 students in grades 6-12, Pettus Secondary ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pettus Secondary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pettus Secondary's student population of 197 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pettus Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pettus Secondary is 0.45, 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
#4531 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
30%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pettus Secondary's ranking?
Pettus Secondary is ranked #4531 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pettus Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pettus Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pettus Secondary?
197 students attend Pettus Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pettus Secondary students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pettus Secondary?
Pettus Secondary has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pettus Secondary offer ?
Pettus Secondary offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pettus Secondary part of?
Pettus Secondary is part of Pettus ISD School District.
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