Giddings Middle School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(979) 542-2057
Giddings Middle School serves 412 students in grades 6-8.
Giddings 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Giddings Middle School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 412 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Giddings Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Giddings Middle School is 0.57, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5110 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 28% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Giddings Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Giddings Middle School is Giddings High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lone Star H S Southeast (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Giddings Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Giddings Giddings High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 607 students10
0.0 miles
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351 0 9-12 607 - Giddings Giddings Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 598 students10
1.8 miles
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886 1.8 PK-3 598 - Giddings Giddings Intermediate School Math: 35% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 288 students10
2.0 miles
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403 2 4-5 288 - Giddings Lone Star H S Southeast Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 236 students10
2.0 miles
2261 James Turman Rd
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522 2 7-12 236 - Dime Box Dime Box School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 166 students10
12.4 miles
1079 S F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324 12.4 PK-12 166
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