Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, West Brazos J High School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Brazos J High School's student population of 712 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Brazos 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 West Brazos J High School is 0.55, 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
#4512 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
62%
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
54%
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 West Brazos J High School's ranking?
West Brazos J High School is ranked #4512 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are West Brazos J High School often compared to?
West Brazos J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sweeny J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend West Brazos J High School?
712 students attend West Brazos J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Brazos J High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Brazos J High School?
West Brazos J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Brazos J High School offer ?
West Brazos J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Brazos J High School part of?
West Brazos J High School is part of Columbia-Brazoria ISD School District.
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