Watson J High School

500 W F
Muleshoe, TX 79347
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades 6-8, Watson 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Watson J High School's student population of 301 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
301 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Watson J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watson J High School is 0.22, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#5699 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
37%
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31%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
88%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
11%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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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 Watson J High School's ranking?
Watson J High School is ranked #5699 out of 8,079 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Watson J High School?
301 students attend Watson J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Watson J High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watson J High School?
Watson J High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watson J High School offer ?
Watson J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watson J High School part of?
Watson J High School is part of Muleshoe ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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