Serving 134 students in grades 5-8, Electra J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
61%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Electra J High School?
134 students attend Electra J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Electra J High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Electra J High School?
Electra J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Electra J High School offer ?
Electra J High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Electra J High School part of?
Electra J High School is part of Electra Independent School District.
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