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Pritchard J High School vs. Henry Scott Middle School

Should you attend Pritchard J High School or Henry Scott Middle 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
Pritchard J High School
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Henry Scott Middle School
1901 S Mirick Ave
Denison, TX 75020
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pritchard J 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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Henry Scott Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades 6-8, Pritchard J High School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 750 students in grades 7-8, Henry Scott Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
218 students
750 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pritchard J 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 Henry Scott Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pritchard J High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry Scott Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pritchard J 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 Henry Scott Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pritchard J High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denison Independent 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

#1027 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#4149 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pritchard J High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Henry Scott Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in TX)
39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pritchard J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry Scott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denison Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pritchard J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denison Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pritchard J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denison Independent 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 Pritchard J High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Henry Scott Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
66
-
Grade 7 Students
77
375
Grade 8 Students
75
375

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denison Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denison Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denison Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denison Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denison Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pritchard J High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denison Independent 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
31%
62%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pritchard J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denison Independent 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
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pritchard J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bells Independent 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 Henry Scott Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denison Independent 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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