Elmore Middle School serves 408 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
408 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)33%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
31%
54%
Black
67%
13%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
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 78% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Elmore Middle School?
408 students attend Elmore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elmore Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elmore Middle School?
Elmore Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elmore Middle School offer ?
Elmore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Elmore Middle School part of?
Elmore Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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