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Cavazos Middle School vs. Mackenzie Middle School

Should you attend Cavazos Middle School or Mackenzie Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cavazos Middle School
210 N University
Lubbock, TX 79415
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Mackenzie Middle School
5402 W 12th St
Lubbock, TX 79416
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Cavazos Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Mackenzie Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Cavazos 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, Mackenzie 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
398 students
456 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cavazos Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mackenzie Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cavazos Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mackenzie Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cavazos Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mackenzie Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cavazos Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mackenzie Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7268 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#7355 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cavazos Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mackenzie Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
21%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavazos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mackenzie Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavazos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mackenzie Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cavazos Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mackenzie Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cavazos Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mackenzie Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
117
140
Grade 7 Students
137
158
Grade 8 Students
144
158

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mackenzie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mackenzie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mackenzie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mackenzie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cavazos Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mackenzie Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lubbock Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cavazos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mackenzie Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cavazos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mackenzie Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cavazos Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mackenzie Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lubbock Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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