Serving 1,386 students in grades 6-8, Folks Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 1,386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Folks 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 Folks Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Folks Middle School is ranked #2242 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Folks Middle School often compared to?
Folks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Folks Middle School?
1,386 students attend Folks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Folks Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Folks Middle School?
Folks Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Folks Middle School offer ?
Folks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Folks Middle School part of?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,386 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
2:36
2:53
3:13
6:34
Related School News
And it is still continuing," said veteran teacher Carrie Dennis from Northside ISD's Folks ...
