Kilgore Middle School
Tel:
(903)988-3902
- Kilgore Middle School serves 890 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Kilgore Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kilgore Middle School's student population of 890 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 890 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kilgore Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kilgore Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5122 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 46% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | KILGORE ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kilgore Middle School is Kilgore High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sabine Middle School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kilgore Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kilgore Kilgore Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 626 students
0.1 miles
2300 Whipporwill
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903)988-3903 0.1 4-5 626 - Kilgore Chandler Elementary School Grades: 2-3 | 637 students
0.2 miles
2500 Chandler St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903)988-3904 0.2 2-3 637 - Kilgore Kilgore Primary Grades: PK-1 | 831 students
1.1 miles
255 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903)988-3905 1.1 PK-1 831 - Kilgore Kilgore High School Grades: 9-12 | 1106 students
1.8 miles
711 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903)988-3901 1.8 9-12 1106 - Laird Hill Leveretts Chapel High School Grades: 9-12 | 58 students
5.2 miles
8956 State Hwy 42 135 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903)834-3181 5.2 9-12 58
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