Irma Marsh Middle School vs. Highland Middle School
Should I attend Irma Marsh Middle School or Highland 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
Irma Marsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Highland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 834 students in grades 6-8, Irma Marsh 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 756 students in grades 6-8, Highland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
834 students
756 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5760 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3998 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
252
220
Grade 7 Students
275
256
Grade 8 Students
307
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
81%
42%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
16%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
