Serving 733 students in grades 7-8, Henry Scott 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Henry Scott Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Denison school district, covering approximately 97.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 11.9 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henry Scott Middle School's student population of 733 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
733 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
It's Great To Be A Yellow Jacket
School Rankings
Henry Scott 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 Henry Scott Middle School is 0.62, 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
#4149 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henry Scott Middle School's ranking?
Henry Scott Middle School is ranked #4149 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Henry Scott Middle School often compared to?
Henry Scott Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pritchard J High School, Denison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Henry Scott Middle School?
733 students attend Henry Scott Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Henry Scott Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henry Scott Middle School?
Henry Scott Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Scott Middle School offer ?
Henry Scott Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Henry Scott Middle School part of?
Henry Scott Middle School is part of Denison Independent School District.
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