Serving 565 students in grades 6-8, Diaz J High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Diaz J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Diaz J High School's student population of 565 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
Diaz 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 Diaz J High School is 0.00, 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
#4177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Diaz J High School is ranked #4177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Diaz J High School?
565 students attend Diaz J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Diaz J High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diaz J High School?
Diaz J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diaz J High School offer ?
Diaz J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Diaz J High School part of?
Diaz J High School is part of Hidalgo Independent School District.
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