Serving 72 students in grades 5-8, O'brien Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
35%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend O'brien Middle School?
72 students attend O'brien Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of O'brien Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'brien Middle School?
O'brien Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does O'brien Middle School offer ?
O'brien Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is O'brien Middle School part of?
O'brien Middle School is part of Knox City-O'brien Consolidated Independent School District.
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