Chico Middle School serves 120 students in grades 6-8.
Chico Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chico Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chico Middle School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
120 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Chico Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chico Middle School is 0.49, 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
#3326 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
34%
53%

Black
n/a
13%

White
63%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chico Middle School's ranking?
Chico Middle School is ranked #3326 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Chico Middle School?
120 students attend Chico Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chico Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chico Middle School?
Chico Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chico Middle School offer ?
Chico Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chico Middle School part of?
Chico Middle School is part of Chico Independent School District.
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