Serving 251 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kountze Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Kountze Middle School's student population of 251 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kountze Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kountze Middle School is 0.46, 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
#5075 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
72%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #5075 out of 8,079 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Kountze Middle School?
251 students attend Kountze Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kountze Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kountze Middle School?
Kountze Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 ISD School District.
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