Serving 165 students in grades 6-8, Bland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bland Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Merit, TX, covering approximately 60.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 8.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bland Middle School's student population of 165 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bland Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bland Middle School is 0.54, 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
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Bland Middle School's ranking?
Bland Middle School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bland Middle School often compared to?
Bland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caddo Mills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bland Middle School?
165 students attend Bland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bland Middle School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bland Middle School?
Bland Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bland Middle School offer ?
Bland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bland Middle School part of?
Bland Middle School is part of Bland Independent School District.
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