Ponder J High School
Tel:
(940)479-8220
- Ponder J High School serves 291 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% 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
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ponder J High School's student population of 291 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 291 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ponder J High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ponder J High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #2143 out of 7,879 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 78% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ponder Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 636 students
0.1 miles
401 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940)479-8320 0.1 PK-5 636 - Ponder Ponder High School Grades: 9-12 | 403 students
0.3 miles
300 W Bailey
Ponder, TX 76259
(940)479-8312 0.3 9-12 403 - Krum Dyer Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 319 students
6.2 miles
304 N 3rd St
Krum, TX 76249
(940)482-2604 6.2 2-3 319 - Krum Krum High School Grades: 9-12 | 606 students
6.2 miles
700 A Bobcat Blvd
Krum, TX 76249
(940)482-2601 6.2 9-12 606 - Krum Krum Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 507 students
6.2 miles
805 E Mccart
Krum, TX 76249
(940)482-2602 6.2 6-8 507
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