Serving 644 students in grades 6-8, Mcmath 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCMATH MIDDLE serves the southwest part of Denton, TX, covering an area of approximately 33.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcmath Middle School's student population of 644 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Mcmath 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 Mcmath Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#5035 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
43%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcmath Middle School's ranking?
Mcmath Middle School is ranked #5035 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mcmath Middle School often compared to?
Mcmath Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harpool Middle School, Calhoun Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Mcmath Middle School?
644 students attend Mcmath Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mcmath Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcmath Middle School?
Mcmath Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcmath Middle School offer ?
Mcmath Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcmath Middle School part of?
Mcmath Middle School is part of Denton Independent School District.
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