Serving 46 students in grades 6-12, Denton Co J J A E P 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denton Co J J A E P ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denton Co J J A E P's student population of 46 students has grown by 318% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denton Co J J A E P is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
56%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Denton Co J J A E P?
46 students attend Denton Co J J A E P.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Denton Co J J A E P students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton Co J J A E P?
Denton Co J J A E P has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton Co J J A E P offer ?
Denton Co J J A E P offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Denton Co J J A E P part of?
Denton Co J J A E P is part of Lewisville Independent School District.
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