Elmore Middle School (Closed 2014)

Elmore Middle School served 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%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
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 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
33%
78%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)
45%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
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Black
67%
13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elmore Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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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