Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, South Park 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 34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend South Park Middle School?
449 students attend South Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of South Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Park Middle School?
South Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Park Middle School offer ?
South Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Park Middle School part of?
South Park Middle School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
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