Serving 657 students in grades 6-8, Paredes 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 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paredes Middle School's student population of 657 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paredes 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 Paredes Middle School is 0.35, 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
#7415 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
8%
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
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paredes Middle School's ranking?
Paredes Middle School is ranked #7415 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paredes Middle School often compared to?
Paredes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bailey Middle School, Gorzycki Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Paredes Middle School?
657 students attend Paredes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Paredes Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paredes Middle School?
Paredes Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paredes Middle School offer ?
Paredes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paredes Middle School part of?
Paredes Middle School is part of Austin Independent School District.
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