Serving 137 students in grades 6-8, West Hardin Middle School ranks in the top 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
95%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend West Hardin Middle School?
137 students attend West Hardin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of West Hardin Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hardin Middle School?
West Hardin Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Hardin Middle School offer ?
West Hardin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Hardin Middle School part of?
West Hardin Middle School is part of West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District.
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