Peet J High School vs. Bear Branch J High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Peet J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,283 students in grades 7-8, Peet J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,134 students in grades 7-8, Bear Branch 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,283 students
1,134 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2175 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2531 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
622
541
Grade 8 Students
661
593
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
45%
34%
% Black
14%
3%
% White
35%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
