Serving 412 students in grades 6-8, Raymond Mays Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Mays Middle School's student population of 412 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond Mays Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond Mays Middle School is 0.48, 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
#2339 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond Mays Middle School's ranking?
Raymond Mays Middle School is ranked #2339 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Raymond Mays Middle School often compared to?
Raymond Mays Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Raymond Mays Middle School?
412 students attend Raymond Mays Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Raymond Mays Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Mays Middle School?
Raymond Mays Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymond Mays Middle School offer ?
Raymond Mays Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Raymond Mays Middle School part of?
Raymond Mays Middle School is part of Troy ISD School District.
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