Serving 998 students in grades 5-6, Jane Long 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jane Long ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jane Long's student population of 998 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
998 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jane Long ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jane Long is 0.49, 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
#6493 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jane Long's ranking?
Jane Long is ranked #6493 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jane Long often compared to?
Jane Longis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Rayburn by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jane Long?
998 students attend Jane Long.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Jane Long students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jane Long?
Jane Long has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jane Long offer ?
Jane Long offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Jane Long part of?
Jane Long is part of Bryan Independent School District.
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