Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Clarksville 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
57%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Clarksville Middle School?
127 students attend Clarksville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Clarksville Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarksville Middle School?
Clarksville Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksville Middle School offer ?
Clarksville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Clarksville Middle School part of?
Clarksville Middle School is part of Clarksville Independent School District.
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