Serving 116 students in grades 5-8, Gruver J High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gruver J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gruver J High School's student population of 116 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gruver J High School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gruver J High School is 0.50, 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
#358 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gruver J High School's ranking?
Gruver J High School is ranked #358 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Gruver J High School?
116 students attend Gruver J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gruver J High School students are White, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gruver J High School?
Gruver J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gruver J High School offer ?
Gruver J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gruver J High School part of?
Gruver J High School is part of Gruver ISD School District.
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