Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Bland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Bland Middle School's student population of 182 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bland Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bland Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1796 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
46%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bland Middle School's ranking?
Bland Middle School is ranked #1796 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bland Middle School often compared to?
Bland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caddo Mills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bland Middle School?
182 students attend Bland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Bland Middle School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bland Middle School?
Bland Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bland Middle School offer ?
Bland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bland Middle School part of?
Bland Middle School is part of Bland Independent School District.
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