Barwise Middle School
Tel:
(940)235-1108
- Barwise Middle School serves 1,121 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Barwise Middle School's student population of 1,121 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,121 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Barwise Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Barwise Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4487 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 78% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 72% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 38% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | WICHITA FALLS ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Barwise Middle School is Wichita Falls High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Denver Center (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Milam Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Falls Milam Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 535 students
0.9 miles
2901 Boren Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940)235-1176 0.9 PK-5 535 - Wichita Falls Cunningham School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
1.1 miles
4107 Phillips Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940)235-1144 1.1 PK-5 432 - Wichita Falls Cunningham Special Ed Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 23 students
1.1 miles
4100 Pool St
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940)235-1147 1.1 PK-5 23 - Wichita Falls Zundelowitz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
1.1 miles
1706 Polk
Wichita Falls, TX 76309
(940)235-1164 1.1 PK-5 586 - Wichita Falls Franklin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 520 students
1.5 miles
2112 Speedway Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940)235-1156 1.5 PK-5 520
School Reviews
| 5 This school is amazingg, wonderful teachers, and it really shows me how to be myself, - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jamie |
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