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Rivercrest J High School

4100 Us Hwy 271 S
Bogata, TX 75417
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Rating
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9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (903) 632-5205
www.rivercrestisd.net
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Rivercrest J High School serves 153 students in grades 6-8.
Rivercrest J High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivercrest J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (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 10%)

School Overview

Rivercrest J High School's student population of 153 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
153 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Rivercrest J High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rivercrest J High School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#1136 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
18%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
71%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Rivercrest Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivercrest J High School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Rivercrest J High School?

153 students attend Rivercrest J High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Rivercrest J High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivercrest J High School?

Rivercrest J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Rivercrest J High School offer ?

Rivercrest J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Rivercrest J High School part of?

Rivercrest J High School is part of Rivercrest Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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