Tarkington Middle School

2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Tarkington Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tarkington Middle School's student population of 411 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tarkington 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 Tarkington 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4217 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tarkington Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tarkington Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tarkington Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Tarkington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tarkington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarkington Middle School's ranking?
Tarkington Middle School is ranked #4217 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tarkington Middle School often compared to?
Tarkington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarkington Middle School?
411 students attend Tarkington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tarkington Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarkington Middle School?
Tarkington Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarkington Middle School offer ?
Tarkington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tarkington Middle School part of?
Tarkington Middle School is part of Tarkington Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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