South Park Middle School (Closed 2023)

4500 Highland Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Park 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 was 17% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (19-20)
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
30 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
17%
51%
(18-19)
17%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)
1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)
30%
53%
Black
(19-20)
64%
13%
White
(19-20)
5%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend South Park Middle School?
449 students attend South Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South Park Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does South Park Middle School offer ?
South Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is South Park Middle School part of?
South Park Middle School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.

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