Serving 908 students in grades 7-8, Hutcheson 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 was 58% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
908 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)58%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Hutcheson J High School?
908 students attend Hutcheson J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hutcheson J High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% 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 Hutcheson J High School?
Hutcheson J High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hutcheson J High School offer ?
Hutcheson J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hutcheson J High School part of?
Hutcheson J High School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
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