Reading J High School

8101 Fm762
Richmond, TX 77469
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,588 students in grades 6-8, Reading J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Reading J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Reading J High School's student population of 1,588 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,588 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Reading J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reading J High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#592 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
41%
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73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Reading J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Reading J High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
53%
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Black
18%
13%
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White
38%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading J High School's ranking?
Reading J High School is ranked #592 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Reading J High School often compared to?
Reading J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briscoe J High School, James Bowie Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Reading J High School?
1,588 students attend Reading J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Reading J High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reading J High School?
Reading J High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reading J High School offer ?
Reading J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Reading J High School part of?
Reading J High School is part of Lamar CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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