Serving 85 students in grades 9-12, A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
14%
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
94%
57%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy?
85 students attend A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy?
A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy offer ?
A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy part of?
A C Jones Health Professions Magnet Academy is part of Beeville Independent School District.
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