Serving 230 students in grades 6-8, Kountze Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 44% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kountze Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Kountze school district, encompassing approximately 254.1 square miles in Kountze, TX. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kountze Middle School's student population of 230 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kountze 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 Kountze Middle School is 0.47, 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
#4408 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
12%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
71%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kountze Middle School's ranking?
Kountze Middle School is ranked #4408 out of 8,096 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kountze Middle School?
230 students attend Kountze Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kountze Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kountze Middle School?
Kountze Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kountze Middle School offer ?
Kountze Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kountze Middle School part of?
Kountze Middle School is part of Kountze Independent School District.
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