Serving 150 students in grades 6-8, West Texas 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 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% 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
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3353 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
75%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Texas Middle School's ranking?
West Texas Middle School is ranked #3353 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend West Texas Middle School?
150 students attend West Texas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Texas Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Texas Middle School?
West Texas Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Texas Middle School offer ?
West Texas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Texas Middle School part of?
West Texas Middle School is part of Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD School District.
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