Serving 746 students in grades 6-8, Charles E Patterson 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles E Patterson Middle serves the southern part of Killeen, TX, covering an area of approximately 80.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges located up to 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles E Patterson Middle School's student population of 746 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
746 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Charles E Patterson 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 Charles E Patterson Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#5221 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-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 Charles E Patterson Middle School's ranking?
Charles E Patterson Middle School is ranked #5221 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Charles E Patterson Middle School often compared to?
Charles E Patterson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy J Smith Middle School, Live Oak Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Charles E Patterson Middle School?
746 students attend Charles E Patterson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Charles E Patterson Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles E Patterson Middle School?
Charles E Patterson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles E Patterson Middle School offer ?
Charles E Patterson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles E Patterson Middle School part of?
Charles E Patterson Middle School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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