Ross Middle School vs. Richardson Middle School
Should I attend Ross Middle School or Richardson 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
Overview
Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Ross 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 28% (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 18:1 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 677 students in grades 6-8, Richardson 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 34% (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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
730 students
677 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5016 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3948 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
239
227
Grade 7 Students
240
239
Grade 8 Students
251
211
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
68%
70%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
16%
13%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
