Serving 1,015 students in grades 7-8, Grand Lakes J High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Lakes J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grand Lakes J High School's student population of 1,015 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,015 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Lakes J High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Lakes J High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#528 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
42%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Lakes J High School's ranking?
Grand Lakes J High School is ranked #528 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Grand Lakes J High School often compared to?
Grand Lakes J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Wood J High School, Tomball J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Grand Lakes J High School?
1,015 students attend Grand Lakes J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Grand Lakes J High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Lakes J High School?
Grand Lakes J High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grand Lakes J High School offer ?
Grand Lakes J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Grand Lakes J High School part of?
Grand Lakes J High School is part of Tomball Independent School District.
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