Serving 976 students in grades 6-8, Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 976 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School's student population of 976 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
976 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5785 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School's ranking?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School is ranked #5785 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School?
976 students attend Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School offer ?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School part of?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle School is part of Socorro ISD School District.
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