John R. Hirschi Math/Science International Baccalaureate Magnet High School, commonly known as Hirschi High School or HHS, was a four-year public high school in Wichita Falls, Texas, located at 3106 Borton Lane.
Serving 446 students in grades 6-8, Kirby 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Kirby Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Scarlet, Columbia blue
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7783 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
22%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirby Middle School's ranking?
Kirby Middle School is ranked #7783 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kirby Middle School?
446 students attend Kirby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kirby Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirby Middle School?
Kirby Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirby Middle School offer ?
Kirby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirby Middle School part of?
Kirby Middle School is part of Wichita Falls Independent School District.
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