Ponder J High School
Tel:
(940)479-8220
- Ponder J High School serves 341 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ponder J High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Ponder J High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ponder J High School's student population of 341 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ponder J High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ponder J High School is 0.40, 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 School Rank | #1922 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 74% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ponder Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ponder J High School is Ponder High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Krum Middle School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ponder Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ponder Ponder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 655 students
0.1 miles
401 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940)479-8320 0.1 PK-5 655 - Ponder Ponder High School Grades: 9-12 | 418 students
0.3 miles
300 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940)479-8312 0.3 9-12 418 - Krum Dyer Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 305 students
6.2 miles
304 N 3rd St
Krum, TX 76249
(940)482-2604 6.2 2-3 305 - Krum Krum High School Grades: 9-12 | 652 students
6.2 miles
700 A Bobcat Blvd
Krum, TX 76249
(940)482-2601 6.2 9-12 652 - Krum Krum Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 503 students
6.2 miles
805 E Mccart
Krum, TX 76249
(940)482-2602 6.2 6-8 503
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