Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Delay 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Delays Middle serves a central area within Lewisville, TX, covering approximately 12.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school's location to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 5.6 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delay Middle School's student population of 598 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delay 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 Delay Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7262 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)
32%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Delay Middle School's ranking?
Delay Middle School is ranked #7262 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Delay Middle School?
598 students attend Delay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Delay Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delay Middle School?
Delay Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delay Middle School offer ?
Delay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Delay Middle School part of?
Delay Middle School is part of Lewisville Independent School District.
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