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Briscoe Junior High School vs. Reading Junior High School

Should you attend Briscoe Junior High School or Reading Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Briscoe Junior High School
4300 Fm 723
Richmond, TX 77406
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Reading Junior High School
8101 Fm762
Richmond, TX 77469
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Briscoe Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Reading Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,962 students in grades 6-8, Briscoe Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,538 students in grades 6-8, Reading Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,962 students
1,538 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Briscoe Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reading Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Briscoe Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reading Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Briscoe Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reading Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Briscoe Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lamar CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reading Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lamar CISD School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1339 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#592 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Briscoe Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reading Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in TX)
68%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briscoe Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reading Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in TX)
73%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briscoe Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reading Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
67%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Briscoe Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reading Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Briscoe Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Reading Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
661
528
Grade 7 Students
635
509
Grade 8 Students
666
501

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Briscoe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reading Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Briscoe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reading Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Briscoe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reading Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Briscoe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reading Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Briscoe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reading Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lamar CISD School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Briscoe Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reading Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Briscoe Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reading Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Briscoe Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reading Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lamar CISD School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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