Serving 369 students in grades 6-8, Wharton J 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Wharton J 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 Wharton 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.
Wharton J High School is ranked #7306 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wharton J High School?
369 students attend Wharton J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Wharton J High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 10% 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 Wharton J High School?
Wharton J High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wharton J High School offer ?
Wharton J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wharton J High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
