Serving 907 students in grades 6-8, Edwin M Wells 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 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edwin M Wells Middle School's student population of 907 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
907 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edwin M Wells 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 Edwin M Wells Middle School is 0.60, 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
#7621 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edwin M Wells Middle School's ranking?
Edwin M Wells Middle School is ranked #7621 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Edwin M Wells Middle School?
907 students attend Edwin M Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Edwin M Wells Middle School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edwin M Wells Middle School?
Edwin M Wells Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edwin M Wells Middle School offer ?
Edwin M Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edwin M Wells Middle School part of?
Edwin M Wells Middle School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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