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Estacado J High School (Closed 2014)

2500 West 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
Serving 411 students in grades 8-9, Estacado 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 88% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
88%
78%
(12-13)
88%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Estacado J High School?
411 students attend Estacado J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Estacado J High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estacado J High School?
Estacado J High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estacado J High School offer ?
Estacado J High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Estacado J High School part of?
Estacado J High School is part of Plainview Independent School District.

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