Serving 262 students in grades 6-8, Florence 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Florence Middle in Florence, TX, covers an area of 143.3 square miles, encompassing the entire school district. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florence Middle School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres
School Motto
Inspire - Empower - Achieve
School Rankings
Florence 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 Florence Middle School is 0.51, 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
#5899 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florence Middle School's ranking?
Florence Middle School is ranked #5899 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Florence Middle School often compared to?
Florence Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leander Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Florence Middle School?
262 students attend Florence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Florence Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florence Middle School?
Florence Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Florence Middle School offer ?
Florence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Florence Middle School part of?
Florence Middle School is part of Florence Independent School District.
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