Serving 407 students in grades 4-8, Scurry-rosser 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 is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Scurry-rosser Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Scurry-rosser Middle School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Scurry-rosser Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scurry-rosser Middle School is 0.45, 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
#1570 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
70%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 Scurry-rosser Middle School's ranking?
Scurry-rosser Middle School is ranked #1570 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Scurry-rosser Middle School often compared to?
Scurry-rosser Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W A Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Scurry-rosser Middle School?
407 students attend Scurry-rosser Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Scurry-rosser Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scurry-rosser Middle School?
Scurry-rosser Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scurry-rosser Middle School offer ?
Scurry-rosser Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Scurry-rosser Middle School part of?
Scurry-rosser Middle School is part of Scurry-Rosser Independent School District.
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