Paris J High School vs. Chisum Middle School
Should I attend Paris J High School or Chisum Middle 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
Paris J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Chisum Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades 7-8, Paris 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 36% (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 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Chisum Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
551 students
261 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3781 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1717 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
88
Grade 7 Students
273
82
Grade 8 Students
278
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
11%
% Black
32%
3%
% White
30%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%