Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (17-18)
208 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)38%
52%
Black
(17-18)n/a
13%
White
(17-18)60%
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade?
208 students attend Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade offer ?
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade part of?
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade is part of Decatur Independent School District.
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