Irma Marsh Middle School vs. Highland Middle School
Should you attend Irma Marsh Middle School or Highland Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 812 students in grades 6-8, Irma Marsh 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 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 700 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
812 students
700 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6662 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3706 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
240
224
Grade 7 Students
302
238
Grade 8 Students
270
238
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
85%
44%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
11%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
