Faulk Middle School
Faulk Middle School serves 1,051 students in grades 6-8.
Faulk Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faulk Middle School's student population of 1,051 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faulk Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Faulk 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6102 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Faulk Middle School?
1,051 students attend Faulk Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Faulk Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faulk Middle School?
Faulk Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Faulk Middle School offer ?
Faulk Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Faulk Middle School part of?
Faulk Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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