Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Rodriguez 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 973 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rodriguez Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rodriguez Middle School's student population of 973 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
973 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rodriguez 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 Rodriguez Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#6326 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
42%
13%
White
27%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 Rodriguez Middle School's ranking?
Rodriguez Middle School is ranked #6326 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rodriguez Middle School?
973 students attend Rodriguez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Rodriguez Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rodriguez Middle School?
Rodriguez Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rodriguez Middle School offer ?
Rodriguez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rodriguez Middle School part of?
Rodriguez Middle School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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