Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Salado Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salado J H's attendance zone covers the entire district in Salado, TX, encompassing approximately 133.8 square miles. Typically, it takes 10 to 15 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.6 miles and the furthest edge located 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salado Middle School's student population of 587 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Salado Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salado Middle School is 0.49, 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
#2435 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salado Middle School's ranking?
Salado Middle School is ranked #2435 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Salado Middle School often compared to?
Salado Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Middle School, Union Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Salado Middle School?
587 students attend Salado Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Salado Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salado Middle School?
Salado Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salado Middle School offer ?
Salado Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Salado Middle School part of?
Salado Middle School is part of Salado Independent School District.
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