Richardson North J High School

1820 N Floyd Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 592 students in grades 7-8, Richardson North 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Richardson North J High School's student population of 592 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
592 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Richardson North J High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richardson North J High School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2605 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
41%
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59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richardson North 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.
53%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Richardson North 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
45%
53%
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Black
7%
13%
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White
43%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Richardson North J High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richardson North J High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richardson North J High School's ranking?
Richardson North J High School is ranked #2605 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Richardson North J High School often compared to?
Richardson North J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richardson West Technology And Arts Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richardson North J High School?
592 students attend Richardson North J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Richardson North J High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richardson North J High School?
Richardson North J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richardson North J High School offer ?
Richardson North J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Richardson North J High School part of?
Richardson North J High School is part of Richardson Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 592 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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