Serving 1,168 students in grades 6-8, Argyle Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 1,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Argyle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Argyle Middle School's student population of 1,168 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Argyle Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argyle Middle School is 0.51, 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
#624 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
14%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
68%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argyle Middle School's ranking?
Argyle Middle School is ranked #624 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Argyle Middle School often compared to?
Argyle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harpool Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Argyle Middle School?
1,168 students attend Argyle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Argyle Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Argyle Middle School?
Argyle Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Argyle Middle School offer ?
Argyle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Argyle Middle School part of?
Argyle Middle School is part of Argyle Independent School District.
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