Fabens Middle School

800 Walker
Fabens, TX 79838
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 480 students in grades 6-8, Fabens 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 10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fabens Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Fabens Middle School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Fabens Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fabens Middle School is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#7733 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
37%
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19%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
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Black
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13%
White
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26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fabens Middle School's ranking?
Fabens Middle School is ranked #7733 out of 8,079 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Fabens Middle School?
480 students attend Fabens Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Fabens Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fabens Middle School?
Fabens Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fabens Middle School offer ?
Fabens Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fabens Middle School part of?
Fabens Middle School is part of Fabens ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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