Serving 1,313 students in grades 6-8, C E King 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 18% (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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
C E King Middle School's student population of 1,313 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,313 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
C E King 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 C E King Middle School is 0.47, 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
#7092 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
68%
53%

Black
27%
13%

White
2%
25%

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
83%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C E King Middle School's ranking?
C E King Middle School is ranked #7092 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?
18% 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 C E King Middle School?
1,313 students attend C E King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of C E King Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C E King Middle School?
C E King Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does C E King Middle School offer ?
C E King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is C E King Middle School part of?
C E King Middle School is part of Sheldon Independent School District.
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