The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
37 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥90%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)49%
49%
Black
(09-10)3%
14%
White
(09-10)48%
33%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Sanderson J High School?
37 students attend Sanderson J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sanderson J High School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Sanderson J High School offer ?
Sanderson J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sanderson J High School part of?
Sanderson J High School is part of Terrell County Independent School District.
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