Serving 96 students in grades 6-8, Bovina 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bovina Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Bovina school district, encompassing approximately 214.4 square miles in Bovina, TX. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bovina Middle School's student population of 96 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
96 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Committed to Education & Safety
School Rankings
Bovina 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 Bovina Middle School is 0.12, 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bovina Middle School's ranking?
Bovina Middle School is ranked #6187 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bovina Middle School?
96 students attend Bovina Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bovina Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bovina Middle School?
Bovina Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bovina Middle School offer ?
Bovina Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bovina Middle School part of?
Bovina Middle School is part of Bovina Independent School District.
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