Resaca Middle School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(956) 254-5159
Resaca Middle School serves 812 students in grades 6-8.
Resaca Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Resaca Middle School's student population of 812 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 812 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Resaca Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Resaca Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2107 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Fresnos CISD School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Resaca Middle School is Los Fresnos High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Los Cuates Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Fresnos Los Cuates Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 797 students10
0.8 miles
32477 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5182 0.8 6-8 797 - Los Fresnos Dora Romero Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 539 students10
1.0 miles
600 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5000 1 PK-5 539 - Los Fresnos Lopez-riggins Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 571 students10
1.0 miles
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6916 1 PK-5 571 - Los Fresnos Los Fresnos High School Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,669 student10
1.6 miles
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 254-5300 1.6 10-12 1,669 - Los Fresnos Los Fresnos Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 603 students10
1.9 miles
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956) 233-6900 1.9 PK-5 603
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