Serving 16 students in grades 5-12, Denton Co J J A E P 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 is ≥50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denton Co J J A E P ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Denton Co J J A E P's student population of 16 students has grown by 433% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Denton Co J J A E P is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)<50%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
Asian
25%
6%
Hispanic
56%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
6%
24%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 73% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Denton Co J J A E P?
16 students attend Denton Co J J A E P.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Denton Co J J A E P students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denton Co J J A E P?
Denton Co J J A E P has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton Co J J A E P offer ?
Denton Co J J A E P offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Denton Co J J A E P part of?
Denton Co J J A E P is part of Lewisville Independent School District.
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