Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, Cavazos 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cavazos Middle serves the northern part of Lubbock, TX, covering an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cavazos Middle School's student population of 384 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cavazos 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 Cavazos Middle School is 0.22, 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
#7268 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-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 Cavazos Middle School's ranking?
Cavazos Middle School is ranked #7268 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cavazos Middle School often compared to?
Cavazos Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mackenzie Middle School, Irons Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cavazos Middle School?
384 students attend Cavazos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cavazos Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cavazos Middle School?
Cavazos Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cavazos Middle School offer ?
Cavazos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cavazos Middle School part of?
Cavazos Middle School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Cavazos Middle School located?
Cavazos Middle School is located in the Jackson Mahon neighborhood of Lubbock, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Jackson Mahon.
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