Serving 64 students in grades 5-8, Rotan J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75-79%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
47%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Rotan J High School?
64 students attend Rotan J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Rotan J High School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rotan J High School?
Rotan J High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rotan J High School offer ?
Rotan J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rotan J High School part of?
Rotan J High School is part of Rotan Independent School District.
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