Pleasanton J High School
Pleasanton J High School serves 754 students in grades 6-8.
Pleasanton J High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pleasanton J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pleasanton J High School's student population of 754 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 754 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pleasanton J High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pleasanton J High School is 0.46, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6197 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 31% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pleasanton Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pleasanton J High School is Pleasanton Isd School Of Choice (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jourdanton Daep (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasanton Primary (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pleasanton Pleasanton Primary Grades: PK-1 | 711 students
0.3 miles
1209 Downey Dr
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1325 0.3 PK-1 711 - Pleasanton Pleasanton Isd School Of Choice Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 16 students
0.6 miles
1411 Bensdale Rd
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1250 0.6 11-12 16 - Jourdanton Jourdanton Daep Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-11 | 6 students10
0.8 miles
1508 Campbell Ave
Jourdanton, TX 78026
(830) 769-2925 0.8 7-11 6 - Pleasanton Pleasanton Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 1,113 student10
0.8 miles
101 Grant St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1340 0.8 2-5 1,113 - Pleasanton Pleasanton High School Math: 44% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 994 students10
1.5 miles
1100 W Adams St
Pleasanton, TX 78064
(830) 569-1250 1.5 9-12 994
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