Bessie Coleman Middle School
Bessie Coleman Middle School serves 778 students in grades 6-9.
Bessie Coleman Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Bessie Coleman Middle School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-9 |
| Total Students | 778 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bessie Coleman Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bessie Coleman Middle School is 0.47, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6971 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 52% |
| Black | 70% | 13% |
| White | 4% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cedar Hill Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Bessie Coleman Middle School is Village Technical Schools (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Waterford Oaks Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cedar Hill Waterford Oaks Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 565 students10
0.2 miles
401 N Waterford Oaks Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-5290 0.2 PK-5 565 - Cedar Hill Highlands Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 607 students10
1.2 miles
131 Sims Dr
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
(972) 291-0496 1.2 PK-5 607 - Red Oak Life School Cedar Hill Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 634 students10
1.2 miles
129 W Wintergreen Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 293-2825 1.2 K-6 634 - Duncanville Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate School Math: 43% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 543 students10
1.5 miles
1903 Blueridge Dr
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-3100 1.5 5-6 543 - Duncanville S Gus Alexander Junior Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 440 students10
1.6 miles
510 Softwood Dr
Duncanville, TX 75137
(972) 708-2500 1.6 PK-4 440
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