Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Sundown J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Sundown J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundown J High School is 0.52, 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.
Sundown J High School is ranked #754 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sundown J High School?
132 students attend Sundown J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sundown J High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sundown J High School?
Sundown J High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sundown J High School offer ?
Sundown J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sundown J High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
