Serving 1,154 students in grades 6-8, Kaffie Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,154 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kaffie Middle serves the southern part of Corpus Christi, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kaffie Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,154 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Kaffie Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kaffie Middle School is 0.45, 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
#2792 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-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 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Kaffie Middle School's ranking?
Kaffie Middle School is ranked #2792 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kaffie Middle School often compared to?
Kaffie Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calallen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kaffie Middle School?
1,154 students attend Kaffie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kaffie Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaffie Middle School?
Kaffie Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kaffie Middle School offer ?
Kaffie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kaffie Middle School part of?
Kaffie Middle School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kaffie Middle School located?
Kaffie Middle School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in South Side.
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