For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 619 students in Junction Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Junction Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
619 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Junction Independent School District, which is ranked #584 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#591 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
53%
# Black Students
3 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
372 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
60%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
48
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
51
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,598 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,291 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,598
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,291
$14,148
Best Junction Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junction Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2055
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2055
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Junction Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2464
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-2464
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Junction High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 College St
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3326
Junction, TX 76849
(325) 446-3326
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Junction Independent School District?
Junction Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 619 students.
What is the rank of Junction Independent School District?
Junction Independent School District is ranked #584 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction Independent School District?
60% of Junction Independent School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Junction Independent School District?
Junction Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Junction Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,291 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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