Serving 83 students in grades 6-8, Avery Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% 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
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
79%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Avery Middle School?
83 students attend Avery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Avery Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avery Middle School?
Avery Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avery Middle School offer ?
Avery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Avery Middle School part of?
Avery Middle School is part of Avery Independent School District.
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