Serving 520 students in grades 6-8, Stewart 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 was 53% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
520 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)53%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)42%
52%
Black
(15-16)50%
13%
White
(15-16)7%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Stewart Middle School?
520 students attend Stewart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Stewart Middle School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stewart Middle School?
Stewart Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stewart Middle School offer ?
Stewart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stewart Middle School part of?
Stewart Middle School is part of Tyler Independent School District.
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