Van J High School vs. New Waverly J High School
Should you attend Van J High School or New Waverly J High 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
School
Overview
Serving 370 students in grades 7-8, Van 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 41% (which is equal to 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 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, New Waverly J High School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
370 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2680 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3410 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Grade 7 Students
184
90
Grade 8 Students
186
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
23%
17%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
