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Central Middle School

506 E 6th St
Weslaco, TX 78596
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 974 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
974 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2767 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
97%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #2767 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
974 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Central Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Weslaco Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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