Serving 852 students in grades 6-8, Sellers Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sellers Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Garland, TX school district, covering approximately 93.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sellers Middle School's student population of 852 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
852 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sellers Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sellers Middle School is 0.53, 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
#5410 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, White, and Gray
School Mascot
Sharks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sellers Middle School's ranking?
Sellers Middle School is ranked #5410 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sellers Middle School?
852 students attend Sellers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sellers Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sellers Middle School?
Sellers Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sellers Middle School offer ?
Sellers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sellers Middle School part of?
Sellers Middle School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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