Serving 1,334 students in grades 6-8, Harry Wright Junior 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Harry Wright Junior 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 Harry Wright Junior High School is 0.68, 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 is Harry Wright Junior High School's ranking?
Harry Wright Junior High School is ranked #4260 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harry Wright Junior High School?
1,334 students attend Harry Wright Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harry Wright Junior High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry Wright Junior High School?
Harry Wright Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harry Wright Junior High School offer ?
Harry Wright Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harry Wright Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,334 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
