Chisum Middle School

3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Chisum Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chisum Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Chisum Middle School's student population of 261 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Chisum Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chisum Middle School is 0.33, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#1717 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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52%
37%
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49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
11%
53%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
81%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chisum Middle School's ranking?
Chisum Middle School is ranked #1717 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chisum Middle School often compared to?
Chisum Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Stone Middle School, Paris J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Chisum Middle School?
261 students attend Chisum Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Chisum Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisum Middle School?
Chisum Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chisum Middle School offer ?
Chisum Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chisum Middle School part of?
Chisum Middle School is part of Chisum ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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