Serving 488 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 14:1 is equal to 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 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bessie Coleman Middle serves the northern part of Cedar Hill, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 7.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bessie Coleman Middle School's student population of 488 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
488 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Motto
Every scholar. Every day. Coleman Love.
School Rankings
Bessie Coleman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bessie Coleman Middle School is 0.46, 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
#7227 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bessie Coleman Middle School's ranking?
Bessie Coleman Middle School is ranked #7227 out of 8,096 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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?
488 students attend Bessie Coleman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Bessie Coleman Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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