Serving 412 students in grades 7-8, Cummings 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 71% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)71%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Cummings Middle School?
412 students attend Cummings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cummings Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cummings Middle School?
Cummings Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cummings Middle School offer ?
Cummings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cummings Middle School part of?
Cummings Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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