Wilson J High School

309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,376 students in grades 6-8, Wilson 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 1,376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Wilson J High School's student population of 1,376 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,376 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilson 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 Wilson J High School is 0.59, 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
This School
State Level (TX)
#4422 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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32%
37%
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35%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
48%
53%
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Black
6%
13%
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White
43%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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 Wilson J High School's ranking?
Wilson J High School is ranked #4422 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Wilson J High School?
1,376 students attend Wilson J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wilson J High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson J High School?
Wilson J High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson J High School offer ?
Wilson J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wilson J High School part of?
Wilson J High School is part of Dayton ISD School District.

School Reviews

5   12/6/2011
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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