Serving 31 students in grades 6-8, Blakemore Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blakemore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blakemore Middle School's student population of 31 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
31 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blakemore 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 Blakemore Middle School is 0.62, 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
#4207 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blakemore Middle School's ranking?
Blakemore Middle School is ranked #4207 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blakemore Middle School?
31 students attend Blakemore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Blakemore Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blakemore Middle School?
Blakemore Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blakemore Middle School offer ?
Blakemore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blakemore Middle School part of?
Blakemore Middle School is part of Boys Ranch Independent School District.
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