Serving 626 students in grades 9-10, Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center 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 was 83% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)83%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
73%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center?
626 students attend Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center?
Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center part of?
Weatherford H S Ninth Grade Center is part of Weatherford Independent School District.
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