Best High Schools in James, TX

High schools
2
Students
927
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Joaquin H S

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Joaquin Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 12 • 222 Students

2. Center H S

D+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Center Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students

Best Middle Schools in James, TX

Middle schools
1
Students
533
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Center Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Center Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students

Best Elementary Schools in James, TX

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,207
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Center El

D+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Center Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 515 Students

2. F L Moffett Pri

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Center Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 692 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in James, TX

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

James, TX has a total population of 1,136 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in James, TX

3,953

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood James, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

19.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

14.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James, TX.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

627 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit James, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in James, TX

How many schools are in James, TX?

James, TX has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,953 students in total.

How do schools in James perform on state tests?

On average, 7 schools in James score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in James meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in James?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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