Serving 1,265 students in grades 6-8, Eastwood Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Eastwood 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 Eastwood Middle School is 0.10, 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Middle School?
1,265 students attend Eastwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Eastwood Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eastwood Middle School offer ?
Eastwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eastwood Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
