Serving 182 students in grades 6-12, Booker Jh/h S 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Booker Jh/h S's student population of 182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Booker Jh/h S ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Booker Jh/h S is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker Jh/h S's ranking?
Booker Jh/h S is ranked #1612 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Booker Jh/h S often compared to?
Booker Jh/h Sis often viewed alongside schools like Darrouzett Schools, Follett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S?
The graduation rate of Booker Jh/h S is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Booker Jh/h S?
182 students attend Booker Jh/h S.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Booker Jh/h S students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker Jh/h S?
Booker Jh/h S has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker Jh/h S offer ?
Booker Jh/h S offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Booker Jh/h S part of?
Booker Jh/h S is part of Booker ISD School District.
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