Serving 839 students in grades 7-8, Elgin 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elgin Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Elgin, TX school district, encompassing approximately 165.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 13 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elgin Middle School's student population of 839 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
839 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Elgin 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 Elgin Middle School is 0.37, 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
#6860 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
78%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin Middle School's ranking?
Elgin Middle School is ranked #6860 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Elgin Middle School often compared to?
Elgin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bastrop Middle 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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Elgin Middle School?
839 students attend Elgin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Elgin Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elgin Middle School?
Elgin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elgin Middle School offer ?
Elgin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Elgin Middle School part of?
Elgin Middle School is part of Elgin Independent School District.
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