Serving 355 students in grades 5-8, Weis 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 was 53% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Weis Middle School?
355 students attend Weis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Weis Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weis Middle School?
Weis Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weis Middle School offer ?
Weis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Weis Middle School part of?
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