Serving 958 students in grades 6-8, Beatriz G Garza Middle School 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 958 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Beatriz G Garza Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beatriz G Garza Middle School is 0.02, 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.
Beatriz G Garza Middle School is ranked #4880 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Beatriz G Garza Middle School?
958 students attend Beatriz G Garza Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Beatriz G Garza Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beatriz G Garza Middle School?
Beatriz G Garza Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beatriz G Garza Middle School offer ?
Beatriz G Garza Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Beatriz G Garza Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 958 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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