Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Watauga 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 69% 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: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watauga Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Watauga Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Watauga 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 Watauga Middle School is 0.65, 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
#4502 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watauga Middle School's ranking?
Watauga Middle School is ranked #4502 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Watauga Middle School often compared to?
Watauga Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Richland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Watauga Middle School?
582 students attend Watauga Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Watauga Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watauga Middle School?
Watauga Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watauga Middle School offer ?
Watauga Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watauga Middle School part of?
Watauga Middle School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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