Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Dr Javier Saenz 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 655 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Dr Javier Saenz 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 Dr Javier Saenz Middle School is 0.00, 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.
Dr Javier Saenz Middle School is ranked #6621 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dr Javier Saenz Middle School?
655 students attend Dr Javier Saenz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dr Javier Saenz Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Javier Saenz Middle School?
Dr Javier Saenz Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Javier Saenz Middle School offer ?
Dr Javier Saenz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dr Javier Saenz Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 655 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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