Griffin Middle School

5105 N Colony Blvd
The Colony, TX 75056
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Griffin Middle School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Griffin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Griffin Middle School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
755 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Griffin Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4026 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Griffin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Griffin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Griffin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
40%
53%
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Black
17%
13%
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White
31%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Griffin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Griffin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griffin Middle School's ranking?
Griffin Middle School is ranked #4026 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Griffin Middle School often compared to?
Griffin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pearson Middle School, Lakeview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Griffin Middle School?
755 students attend Griffin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Griffin Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin Middle School?
Griffin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Griffin Middle School offer ?
Griffin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Griffin Middle School part of?
Griffin Middle School is part of Lewisville Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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