Alderson Middle School serves 307 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)67%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
53%
Black
54%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Alderson Middle School?
307 students attend Alderson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Alderson Middle School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alderson Middle School?
Alderson Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alderson Middle School offer ?
Alderson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alderson Middle School part of?
Alderson Middle School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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