Serving 963 students in grades 7-8, Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1666 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
27%
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
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School's ranking?
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School is ranked #1666 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School?
963 students attend Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% 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 Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School?
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School offer ?
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School part of?
Eugene 'gene' Kranz J High School is part of Dickinson ISD School District.
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