Serving 391 students in grades 7-8, W B Green 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W B Green Junior High's attendance zone covers the entire La Feria school district, encompassing approximately 35.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from the edge of the zone is about 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W B Green J High School's student population of 391 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
A Bridge To The Future
School Rankings
W B Green J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W B Green J High School is 0.06, 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
#5458 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W B Green J High School's ranking?
W B Green J High School is ranked #5458 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W B Green J High School?
391 students attend W B Green J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of W B Green J High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W B Green J High School?
W B Green J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W B Green J High School offer ?
W B Green J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is W B Green J High School part of?
W B Green J High School is part of La Feria Independent School District.
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