South Park Middle School (Closed 2020)

3001 Mcardle
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, 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 34% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(18-19)
34%
51%
(18-19)
27%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 27% 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?
82% of South Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Park Middle School?
South Park Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Park Middle School offer ?
South Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Park Middle School part of?
South Park Middle School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.

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