Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Ad Wheat 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ad Wheat Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ad Wheat Middle School's student population of 703 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ad Wheat 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 Ad Wheat Middle School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6405 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
43%
26%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ad Wheat Middle School's ranking?
Ad Wheat Middle School is ranked #6405 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ad Wheat Middle School often compared to?
Ad Wheat Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowell Smith Jr Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ad Wheat Middle School?
703 students attend Ad Wheat Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ad Wheat Middle School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ad Wheat Middle School?
Ad Wheat Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ad Wheat Middle School offer ?
Ad Wheat Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ad Wheat Middle School part of?
Ad Wheat Middle School is part of Cleburne Independent School District.
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