Sonora J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)76%
53%
Black
(19-20)n/a
13%
White
(19-20)23%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Sonora J High School?
164 students attend Sonora J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sonora J High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sonora J High School offer ?
Sonora J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Sonora J High School part of?
Sonora J High School is part of Sonora Independent School District.
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