Serving 36 students in grades 6-8, Blakemore Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blakemore Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blakemore Middle School's student population of 36 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blakemore Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blakemore Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2057 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
50%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blakemore Middle School's ranking?
Blakemore Middle School is ranked #2057 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Blakemore Middle School?
36 students attend Blakemore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Blakemore Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blakemore Middle School?
Blakemore Middle School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blakemore Middle School offer ?
Blakemore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blakemore Middle School part of?
Blakemore Middle School is part of Boys Ranch ISD School District.
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