Serving 863 students in grades 6-8, Deer Park J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Deer Park J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Deer Park J High School's student population of 863 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
Deer Park J High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Park J High School is 0.54, 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
#1236 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
45%
26%
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
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Deer Park J High School is ranked #1236 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deer Park J High School?
863 students attend Deer Park J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Deer Park J High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Park J High School?
Deer Park J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Park J High School offer ?
Deer Park J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Deer Park J High School part of?
Deer Park J High School is part of Deer Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Park J High School located?
Deer Park J High School is located in the Deer Park Gardens neighborhood of Deer Park, TX.
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