Serving 221 students in grades 6-12, Pettus Secondary 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 221 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Pettus Secondary 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 Pettus Secondary is 0.46, 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.
Pettus Secondary is ranked #4531 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pettus Secondary?
The graduation rate of Pettus Secondary is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pettus Secondary?
221 students attend Pettus Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pettus Secondary students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pettus Secondary?
Pettus Secondary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 221 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
