Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Cross Timbers Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Timbers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Cross Timbers Middle School's student population of 809 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Cross Timbers Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Timbers Middle School is 0.67, 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
#1217 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
37%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
43%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cross Timbers Wolf
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Timbers Middle School's ranking?
Cross Timbers Middle School is ranked #1217 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cross Timbers Middle School often compared to?
Cross Timbers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colleyville Middle School, Young J High School, Bedford J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cross Timbers Middle School?
809 students attend Cross Timbers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cross Timbers Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cross Timbers Middle School?
Cross Timbers Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cross Timbers Middle School offer ?
Cross Timbers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cross Timbers Middle School part of?
Cross Timbers Middle School is part of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.
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