Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, Bessie Coleman 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bessie Coleman Middle School's student population of 528 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Bessie Coleman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessie Coleman Middle School is 0.45, 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
#7720 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
72%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bessie Coleman Middle School's ranking?
Bessie Coleman Middle School is ranked #7720 out of 8,188 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bessie Coleman Middle School?
528 students attend Bessie Coleman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bessie Coleman Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bessie Coleman Middle School?
Bessie Coleman Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bessie Coleman Middle School offer ?
Bessie Coleman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bessie Coleman Middle School part of?
Bessie Coleman Middle School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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