Serving 145 students in grades 6-8, Hawkins 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
81%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Hawkins Middle School?
145 students attend Hawkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hawkins Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkins Middle School?
Hawkins Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawkins Middle School offer ?
Hawkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hawkins Middle School part of?
Hawkins Middle School is part of Hawkins Independent School District.
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