Serving 417 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W B Green J High School's student population of 417 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
W B Green J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W B Green J High School is 0.08, 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
#5325 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
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
96%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W B Green J High School's ranking?
W B Green J High School is ranked #5325 out of 8,188 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
417 students attend W B Green J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of W B Green J High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
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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