Serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8, T H Mcdonald J High School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,032 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T H Mcdonald J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T H Mcdonald J High School's student population of 1,032 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,032 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T H Mcdonald J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T H Mcdonald J High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2384 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
13%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T H Mcdonald J High School's ranking?
T H Mcdonald J High School is ranked #2384 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are T H Mcdonald J High School often compared to?
T H Mcdonald J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend T H Mcdonald J High School?
1,032 students attend T H Mcdonald J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of T H Mcdonald J High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T H Mcdonald J High School?
T H Mcdonald J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T H Mcdonald J High School offer ?
T H Mcdonald J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is T H Mcdonald J High School part of?
T H Mcdonald J High School is part of Katy ISD School District.
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