Bussey Middle School vs. Lyles Middle School
Should I attend Bussey Middle School or Lyles Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bussey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lyles Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 889 students in grades 6-8, Bussey 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 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 763 students in grades 6-8, Lyles 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
889 students
763 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7795 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5893 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
255
Grade 7 Students
331
261
Grade 8 Students
279
247
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
8%
2%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
64%
44%
% Black
16%
41%
% White
6%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
