Serving 669 students in grades 6-8, Douglas Benold Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Douglas Benold Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Benold Middle School is 0.57, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Douglas Benold Middle School?
669 students attend Douglas Benold Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Douglas Benold Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Benold Middle School?
Douglas Benold Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas Benold Middle School offer ?
Douglas Benold Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Douglas Benold Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
