Serving 355 students in grades 6-8, Slaton 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Slaton 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 Slaton Middle School is 0.37, 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.
Slaton Middle School is ranked #7839 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Slaton Middle School?
355 students attend Slaton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Slaton Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slaton Middle School?
Slaton Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Slaton Middle School offer ?
Slaton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Slaton Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 355 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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