Mcniel Middle School
Mcniel Middle School serves 1,176 students in grades 6-8.
Mcniel Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Mcniel Middle School's student population of 1,176 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,176 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mcniel Middle School 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 Mcniel Middle School is 0.62, 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 | #3052 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 56% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wichita Falls Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mcniel Middle School is Rider High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Barwise Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fowler Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wichita Falls Rider High School Math: 44% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,494 student10
0.6 miles
4611 Cypress Ave
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1077 0.6 9-12 1,494 - Wichita Falls Fowler Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 556 students10
0.7 miles
5100 Ridgecrest Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1152 0.7 K-5 556 - Wichita Falls Jefferson Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 444 students10
0.9 miles
4628 Mistletoe Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1168 0.9 PK-5 444 - Wichita Falls West Foundation Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
1.4 miles
5220 Lk Wellington Pkwy
Wichita Falls, TX 76310
(940) 235-1192 1.4 PK-5 463 - Wichita Falls Cunningham School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 457 students10
1.8 miles
4107 Phillips Dr
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
(940) 235-1144 1.8 PK-5 457
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