Serving 206 students in grades 7-9, River Road 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 was 48% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)48%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
62%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend River Road Middle School?
206 students attend River Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of River Road Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Road Middle School?
River Road Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Road Middle School offer ?
River Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is River Road Middle School part of?
River Road Middle School is part of River Road Independent School District.
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