Serving 574 students in grades 7-8, Richardson North 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 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than 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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Richardson North Junior High serves the northern part of Richardson, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 3.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richardson North J High School's student population of 574 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richardson North J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson North J High School is 0.60, which is less 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
#2523 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Richardson North J High School's ranking?
Richardson North J High School is ranked #2523 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richardson North J High School often compared to?
Richardson North J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richardson North J High School?
574 students attend Richardson North J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richardson North J High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richardson North J High School?
Richardson North J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richardson North J High School offer ?
Richardson North J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Richardson North J High School part of?
Richardson North J High School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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