Serving 923 students in grades 7-8, Herman E Utley Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Herman E Utley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Herman E Utley Middle School's student population of 923 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
923 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
Herman E Utley Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herman E Utley Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1165 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
54%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Herman E Utley Middle School is ranked #1165 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Herman E Utley Middle School often compared to?
Herman E Utley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J W Williams Middle School, Maurine Cain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Herman E Utley Middle School?
923 students attend Herman E Utley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Herman E Utley Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herman E Utley Middle School?
Herman E Utley Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herman E Utley Middle School offer ?
Herman E Utley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Herman E Utley Middle School part of?
Herman E Utley Middle School is part of Rockwall Independent School District.
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