Serving 1,248 students in grades 6-8, Nick Kerr Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 1,248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nick Kerr Middle School's student population of 1,248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nick Kerr 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 Nick Kerr Middle School is 0.59, 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
#4122 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
55%
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
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nick Kerr Middle School's ranking?
Nick Kerr Middle School is ranked #4122 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Nick Kerr Middle School often compared to?
Nick Kerr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hughes Middle School, Steam Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% 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 Nick Kerr Middle School?
1,248 students attend Nick Kerr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nick Kerr Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nick Kerr Middle School?
Nick Kerr Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nick Kerr Middle School offer ?
Nick Kerr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nick Kerr Middle School part of?
Nick Kerr Middle School is part of Burleson Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 8/3/2009
I absolutly LOVED this school. The teachers were wonderful, the classes were challeging yet understandable. The electives were wide ranged, and the PTO was fabulous. Everything about the school, from the athletics to the students was very nice.
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