Hurst J High School

500 Harmon Rd
Hurst, TX 76053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 991 students in grades 7-9, Hurst J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hurst J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Hurst J High School's student population of 991 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
991 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Hurst J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurst J High School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1698 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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54%
41%
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62%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hurst J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hurst J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
39%
53%
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Black
16%
13%
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White
32%
26%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hurst J High School's ranking?
Hurst J High School is ranked #1698 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hurst J High School often compared to?
Hurst J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harwood J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hurst J High School?
991 students attend Hurst J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hurst J High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurst J High School?
Hurst J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hurst J High School offer ?
Hurst J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Hurst J High School part of?
Hurst J High School is part of Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 991 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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