Apollo Junior High School is a secondary school in Richardson, Texas. It is part of the Richardson Independent School District. Apollo is one of two intermediate schools that feed L.V. Berkner High School. Founded in 1977, Apollo educates students in grades 7-8.
Serving 617 students in grades 7-8, Apollo J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Apollo J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Apollo J High School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Motto
North Star Goal – Every student, teacher, and leader will meet or exceed their academic growth goals.
School Rankings
Apollo J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apollo J High School is 0.74, which is more 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
#4500 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
25%
13%
White
21%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apollo J High School's ranking?
Apollo J High School is ranked #4500 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Apollo J High School often compared to?
Apollo J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty J High School, Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Apollo J High School?
617 students attend Apollo J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Apollo J High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apollo J High School?
Apollo J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apollo J High School offer ?
Apollo J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Apollo J High School part of?
Apollo J High School is part of Richardson Independent School District.
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