Serving 708 students in grades 6-8, Fairmont J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fairmont J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fairmont J High School's student population of 708 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fairmont J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairmont J High School is 0.58, 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
#701 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
40%
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
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairmont J High School's ranking?
Fairmont J High School is ranked #701 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fairmont J High School often compared to?
Fairmont J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonnette J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Fairmont J High School?
708 students attend Fairmont J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fairmont J High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 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 Fairmont J High School?
Fairmont J High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairmont J High School offer ?
Fairmont J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fairmont J High School part of?
Fairmont J High School is part of Deer Park ISD School District.
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