Serving 789 students in grades 6-8, Laura B Wallace 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laura B Wallace Middle School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laura B Wallace 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 Laura B Wallace Middle School is 0.49, 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
#4745 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
23%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura B Wallace Middle School's ranking?
Laura B Wallace Middle School is ranked #4745 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Laura B Wallace Middle School often compared to?
Laura B Wallace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D J Red Simon Middle School, Armando Chapa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Laura B Wallace Middle School?
789 students attend Laura B Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Laura B Wallace Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura B Wallace Middle School?
Laura B Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laura B Wallace Middle School offer ?
Laura B Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laura B Wallace Middle School part of?
Laura B Wallace Middle School is part of Hays CISD School District.
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