Serving 191 students in grades 6-8, Ore City 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ORE CITY MIDDLE's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 71.7 square miles in and around Ore City, TX. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ore City Middle School's student population of 191 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
191 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Rebels Excel Beyond Expected Levels
School Rankings
Ore City 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 Ore City Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5750 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Rebels
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ore City Middle School's ranking?
Ore City Middle School is ranked #5750 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ore City Middle School often compared to?
Ore City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Diana Middle School, Harmony J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ore City Middle School?
191 students attend Ore City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ore City Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ore City Middle School?
Ore City Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ore City Middle School offer ?
Ore City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ore City Middle School part of?
Ore City Middle School is part of Ore City Independent School District.
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