Graham J High School vs. Newcastle School
Should you attend Graham J High School or Newcastle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Newcastle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 538 students in grades 6-8, Graham J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Newcastle 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-12
Total Students
538 students
220 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3891 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2014 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
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≥80%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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12
Kindergarten Students
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13
Grade 1 Students
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14
Grade 2 Students
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19
Grade 3 Students
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11
Grade 4 Students
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13
Grade 5 Students
-
16
Grade 6 Students
170
17
Grade 7 Students
170
19
Grade 8 Students
198
21
Grade 9 Students
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21
Grade 10 Students
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13
Grade 11 Students
-
19
Grade 12 Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
32%
20%
% Black
1%
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% White
65%
78%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
