Forest Meadow J High School vs. Lake Highlands J High School
Should I attend Forest Meadow J High School or Lake Highlands J High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest Meadow J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Lake Highlands J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 761 students in grades 7-8, Forest Meadow J High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 831 students in grades 7-8, Lake Highlands J High School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
761 students
831 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
66 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3808 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2522 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
403
422
Grade 8 Students
358
409
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
33%
30%
% Black
40%
24%
% White
21%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
