Serving 679 students in grades 6, Polly Ryon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)58%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Polly Ryon Middle School?
679 students attend Polly Ryon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Polly Ryon Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polly Ryon Middle School?
Polly Ryon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Polly Ryon Middle School offer ?
Polly Ryon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Polly Ryon Middle School part of?
Polly Ryon Middle School is part of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
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