Serving 750 students in grades 7-8, Forest Meadow 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Forest Meadow 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 Forest Meadow J High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forest Meadow J High School?
750 students attend Forest Meadow J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Forest Meadow J High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Meadow J High School?
Forest Meadow J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Meadow J High School offer ?
Forest Meadow J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Forest Meadow J High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
