Serving 447 students in grades 6-8, Cullen 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 was 33% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
19%
24%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Cullen Middle School?
447 students attend Cullen Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cullen Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cullen Middle School?
Cullen Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cullen Middle School offer ?
Cullen Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cullen Middle School part of?
Cullen Middle School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
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