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Westover Park J High School

7200 W Pkwy
Amarillo, TX 79109

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Tel: (806) 677-2420

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Westover Park J High School serves 1,015 students in grades 7-8.

Westover Park J High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,015 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Westover Park J High School's student population of 1,015 students has grown by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

1,015 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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School Rankings

Westover Park J High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Westover Park J High School is 0.56, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#944 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

58%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

33%

53%

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Black

13%

White

58%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.64

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

56%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Canyon Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westover Park J High School's ranking?

Westover Park J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Westover Park J High School?

1,015 students attend Westover Park J High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Westover Park J High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Westover Park J High School?

Westover Park J High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Westover Park J High School offer ?

Westover Park J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Westover Park J High School part of?

Westover Park J High School is part of Canyon Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,015 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education