Serving 324 students in grades 5-6, Progreso El East Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)63%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Progreso El East Middle School?
324 students attend Progreso El East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Progreso El East Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Progreso El East Middle School?
Progreso El East Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Progreso El East Middle School offer ?
Progreso El East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Progreso El East Middle School part of?
Progreso El East Middle School is part of Progreso Independent School District.
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