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Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School

Public | 9-12 | 852 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 14, 2011

This is a great school to go to, the teachers are great. I attended this school when I was in high school, along with my younger sister and brother.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 14, 2010

I graduated from here in 07 and I would not let my child go to DHJ. Whenever you try to sign in,you are told to go all over the place, and, it's just a HUGE hassle. They are HIGHLY unorganized and it took my mother 3 wks to enroll me. Now, any time I need a document I have to go ALL OVER THE BUILDING IN SEARCH OF IT MYSELF. The staff has no idea where to send me and half the time they literally tell me, " I don't think you can get a transcript here." I persist and eventually they find it for me. The budget is terrible, the principle would not allow the band & other programs to have a single fundraiser. There is no racial diversity,there is little room to EXceed (most AP and after school programs got canceled due to no one joining). Programs that did exist such as, choir, band & orchestra were low funded & had minimal help. The athletics department is also terrible. Many students do not want to earn a Letterman, they are just given 1 if they stay long enough. There were many fights, my car got broken into & there was no real security. Although I HAD TO PAY for a parking pass, there was no one monitoring during school hours.


Posted April 10, 2009

This school is a great school! The test scores are low due to low English proficiency and the school offers a great program to help with the challenge of LEP. This school does offer challenging levels of instruction, but only to the benefit of the students. The students are very respectful, hard workers and dedicated to their community and are very capable of meeting our high expectations. I am happy to teach here.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 30, 2008

I love this school ,students actually do there work on time . It makes me happy that my child goes there
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2006

School has new emphasis on offering challenging levels of instruction, rigorous teaching, and setting high standards. But, there is a long history of neglect in each of these areas to be overcome.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 27, 2004

I think that DHJ has the most strict dress code I have ever seen. Why can't you wear rubber flip flops? On the other hand the teachers are great especially Mrs. Taylor. I also agree that students from other areas should be able to attend and play sports or in a band.
—Submitted by Maria Perez, a parent


Posted July 28, 2004

Diamond Hill Jarvis is a great school, they should let any one who wishes to attend the school go, even if they do not live in the district. The students are very respectful, responsible, and nice!
—Submitted by Jessica Garcia, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

243 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

244 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

218 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

217 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

217 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
36%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

182 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

180 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students63%
Female62%
Male63%
Black or African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education4%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented81%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male76%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education14%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students85%
Female91%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education36%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students61%
Female64%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Special education13%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented94%

Science

All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education7%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talented94%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female90%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education29%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female94%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education35%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented96%

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education24%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented96%

Science

All Students80%
Female76%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education41%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education82%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 94% 48%
Black 4% 14%
White 3% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 21%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1411 Maydell St
Fort Worth, TX 76106
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Phone: (817) 815-0000

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