Serving 1,113 students in grades 6-8, Francisco Barrientes 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,113 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Francisco Barrientes 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 Francisco Barrientes Middle School is 0.02, 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 is Francisco Barrientes Middle School's ranking?
Francisco Barrientes Middle School is ranked #4112 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Francisco Barrientes Middle School?
1,113 students attend Francisco Barrientes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Francisco Barrientes Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francisco Barrientes Middle School?
Francisco Barrientes Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Francisco Barrientes Middle School offer ?
Francisco Barrientes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Francisco Barrientes Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,113 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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