Serving 747 students in grades 5-6, Alexander Middle 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 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 747 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Alexander Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Middle School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alexander Middle School?
747 students attend Alexander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Alexander Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Middle School?
Alexander Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Middle School offer ?
Alexander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Alexander Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 747 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
