Serving 1,603 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,603 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: READING J H serves the southeast part of Richmond, TX, covering an area of approximately 115.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 11.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reading Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Reading Junior High School's student population of 1,603 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,603 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Reading Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reading Junior High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#747 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reading Junior High School's ranking?
Reading Junior High School is ranked #747 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Reading Junior High School often compared to?
Reading Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briscoe Junior High School, James Bowie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Reading Junior High School?
1,603 students attend Reading Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Reading Junior High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reading Junior High School?
Reading Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reading Junior High School offer ?
Reading Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Reading Junior High School part of?
Reading Junior High School is part of Lamar CISD School District.
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