Petrolia J High School serves 102 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
84%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Petrolia J High School?
102 students attend Petrolia J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Petrolia J High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petrolia J High School?
Petrolia J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Petrolia J High School offer ?
Petrolia J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Petrolia J High School part of?
Petrolia J High School is part of Petrolia Consolidated Independent School District.
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