Serving 128 students in grades 7-9, Coastal Village 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 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
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 and Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
38%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Coastal Village Middle School?
128 students attend Coastal Village Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Coastal Village Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coastal Village Middle School?
Coastal Village Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Village Middle School offer ?
Coastal Village Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Coastal Village Middle School part of?
Coastal Village Middle School is part of Galveston Independent School District.
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