Serving 170 students in grades 4-5, Comanche 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 top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
48%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Comanche Middle School?
170 students attend Comanche Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Comanche Middle School students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Comanche Middle School?
Comanche Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Comanche Middle School offer ?
Comanche Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Comanche Middle School part of?
Comanche Middle School is part of Comanche Independent School District.
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