Serving 159 students in grades 6-8, Three Rivers 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
46%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Three Rivers Middle School?
159 students attend Three Rivers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Three Rivers Middle School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Three Rivers Middle School?
Three Rivers Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Three Rivers Middle School offer ?
Three Rivers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Three Rivers Middle School part of?
Three Rivers Middle School is part of Three Rivers Independent School District.
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