Serving 1,063 students in grades 7-8, Goddard 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goddard J High School's student population of 1,063 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Rankings
Goddard J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goddard J High School is 0.49, 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
#6640 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
21%
25%
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
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 Goddard J High School's ranking?
Goddard J High School is ranked #6640 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Goddard J High School often compared to?
Goddard J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abell J High School, Midland Academy Charter School, Alamo J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Goddard J High School?
1,063 students attend Goddard J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Goddard J High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goddard J High School?
Goddard J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goddard J High School offer ?
Goddard J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Goddard J High School part of?
Goddard J High School is part of Midland Independent School District.
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