Serving 615 students in grades 7-8, West Plains J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
West Plains J High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Plains J High School is 0.55, 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.
West Plains J High School is ranked #1282 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend West Plains J High School?
615 students attend West Plains J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Plains J High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Plains J High School?
West Plains J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Plains J High School offer ?
West Plains J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is West Plains J High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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