Resaca Middle School
Tel:
(956)254-5159
- Resaca Middle School serves 812 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Resaca Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 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%.
Top Placements
Resaca Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Resaca Middle School's student population of 812 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1980 out of 7953 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Fresnos Los Cuates Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 797 students
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 Grades: PK-5 | 539 students
1.0 miles
600 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956)254-5000 1.0 PK-5 539 - Los Fresnos Lopez-riggins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
1.0 miles
613 Mesquite Ln
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956)233-6916 1.0 PK-5 571 - Los Fresnos Los Fresnos High School Grades: 10-12 | 1669 students
1.6 miles
907 N Arroyo
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956)254-5300 1.6 10-12 1669 - Los Fresnos Los Fresnos Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 603 students
1.9 miles
32602 State Hwy 100
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956)233-6900 1.9 PK-5 603
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