Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, North Richland 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 882 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Richland Middle serves the southern part of its school district in North Richland Hills, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Richland Middle School's student population of 882 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
882 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence | Integrity | Service
School Rankings
North Richland 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 North Richland 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
#5221 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Richland Middle School's ranking?
North Richland Middle School is ranked #5221 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Richland Middle School often compared to?
North Richland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watauga Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend North Richland Middle School?
882 students attend North Richland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of North Richland Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Richland Middle School?
North Richland Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Richland Middle School offer ?
North Richland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Richland Middle School part of?
North Richland Middle School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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