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Pearland J H West vs. Pearland J H South

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School Overview

School
Pearland J H West
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Pearland J H South
4719 Bailey Rd
Pearland, TX 77584
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pearland J H West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Pearland J H South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 932 students in grades 7-8, Pearland J H West ranks in the top 10% 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 is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 813 students in grades 7-8, Pearland J H South ranks in the top 20% 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 is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
932 students
813 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearland J H West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pearland J H South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearland J H West.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pearland J H South.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearland J H West over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pearland J H South over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearland J H West with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pearland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pearland J H South with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pearland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#580 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
#1517 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearland J H West, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pearland J H South, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in TX)
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearland J H West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearland J H South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearland J H West who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearland J H South who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearland J H West who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pearland J H South who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pearland J H West by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pearland J H South by grade.
Grade 7 Students
455
371
Grade 8 Students
477
442

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
20%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearland J H West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pearland J H South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearland J H West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pearland J H South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
10%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearland J H West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pearland J H South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearland J H West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pearland J H South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearland J H West, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pearland J H South, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pearland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearland J H West, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pearland J H South, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearland J H West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pearland J H South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearland J H West, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pearland J H South, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pearland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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