Serving 805 students in grades 7-8, Elgin 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 30% (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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 805 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin Middle School's student population of 805 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
805 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elgin 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 Elgin Middle School is 0.41, 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
#6295 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
12%
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
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin Middle School's ranking?
Elgin Middle School is ranked #6295 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Elgin Middle School often compared to?
Elgin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bastrop Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% 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 Elgin Middle School?
805 students attend Elgin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Elgin Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin Middle School?
Elgin Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elgin Middle School offer ?
Elgin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Elgin Middle School part of?
Elgin Middle School is part of Elgin Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 3/2/2019
this school seems really nice
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