Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Crosby 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crosby Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hitchcock, TX, covering approximately 87.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crosby Middle School's student population of 406 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Crosby 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 Crosby Middle School is 0.68, 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
#6709 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
35%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 Crosby Middle School's ranking?
Crosby Middle School is ranked #6709 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Crosby Middle School often compared to?
Crosby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe J High School, R D Mcadams J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Crosby Middle School?
406 students attend Crosby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Crosby Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crosby Middle School?
Crosby Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crosby Middle School offer ?
Crosby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crosby Middle School part of?
Crosby Middle School is part of Hitchcock Independent School District.
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