Serving 1,025 students in grades 7-8, Grady Burnett J High School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 1,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grady Burnett J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grady Burnett J High School's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grady Burnett 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 Grady Burnett J High School is 0.68, which is more 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
#780 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grady Burnett J High School's ranking?
Grady Burnett J High School is ranked #780 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grady Burnett J High School often compared to?
Grady Burnett J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ab Harrison Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Grady Burnett J High School?
1,025 students attend Grady Burnett J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Grady Burnett J High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grady Burnett J High School?
Grady Burnett J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grady Burnett J High School offer ?
Grady Burnett J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grady Burnett J High School part of?
Grady Burnett J High School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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