Serving 1,496 students in grades 6-8, Salyards Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Salyards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Salyards Middle School's student population of 1,496 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Students by Grade
Salyards Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salyards Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
51%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Salyards Middle School is ranked #418 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Salyards Middle School often compared to?
Salyards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodson Middle School, Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Salyards Middle School?
1,496 students attend Salyards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Salyards Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salyards Middle School?
Salyards Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salyards Middle School offer ?
Salyards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Salyards Middle School part of?
Salyards Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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