Workman J High School vs. Young J High School
Should you attend Workman J High School or Young 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
Top Rankings
Workman J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Young J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,360 students in grades 7-8, Workman 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 777 students in grades 7-8, Young 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 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,360 students
777 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6677 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1829 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
678
374
Grade 8 Students
682
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
63%
27%
% Black
26%
20%
% White
4%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
