Serving 128 students in grades 6-8, Hico J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Hico J High School?
128 students attend Hico J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hico J High School students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hico J High School?
Hico J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hico J High School offer ?
Hico J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hico J High School part of?
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