Serving 164 students in grades 1-12, John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
58%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
8%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos?
164 students attend John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos?
John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos offer ?
John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos part of?
John H Wood Junior Charter School At San Marcos is part of Inspire Academies School District.
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