Serving 1,309 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 99% 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: 1,309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
South Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Middle School is 0.06, 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
1,309 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
