Resaca Middle School
Resaca Middle School serves 848 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 848 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Resaca Middle School's student population of 848 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
848 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Resaca Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2022 out of 8043 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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