Serving 816 students in grades 7-8, Killough Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 816 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Killough 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 Killough Middle School is 0.57, 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Killough Middle School?
816 students attend Killough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Killough Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killough Middle School?
Killough Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Killough Middle School offer ?
Killough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Killough Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 816 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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