Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School's student population of 209 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8136 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School's ranking?
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School is ranked #8136 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School?
209 students attend Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School?
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School offer ?
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School part of?
Eastex-jensen Neighborhood School is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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