Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(940) 393-7327
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade serves 253 students in grades 6.
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade's student population of 253 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade is 0.50, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3421 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 61% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade is Decatur High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mccarroll Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Mccarroll Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 485 students10
0.2 miles
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300 0.2 6-8 485 - Decatur Rann Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 563 students10
0.5 miles
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600 0.5 PK-5 563 - Decatur Decatur High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,054 student10
1.3 miles
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200 1.3 9-12 1,054 - Decatur Carson Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-7 | 469 students10
1.8 miles
2100 Business 81 287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500 1.8 PK-7 469 - Decatur Young Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 520 students10
1.9 miles
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400 1.9 PK-5 520
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