Serving 802 students in grades 7-8, Killough 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Killough Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Killough Middle School's student population of 802 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
802 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Killough Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Killough Middle School is 0.52, 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
#3984 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killough Middle School's ranking?
Killough Middle School is ranked #3984 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Killough Middle School often compared to?
Killough Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albright Middle School, Hodges Bend Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Killough Middle School?
802 students attend Killough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Killough Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killough Middle School?
Killough Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Killough Middle School offer ?
Killough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Killough Middle School part of?
Killough Middle School is part of Alief ISD School District.
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