Serving 210 students in grades 9-12, John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)35-39%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center?
The graduation rate of John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center is 35-39%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center?
210 students attend John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center?
John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center offer ?
John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center part of?
John Leslie Patton Junior Academic Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
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