Serving 964 students in grades 6-8, Stillman Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 99% 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: 964 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stillman Middle serves the northwest part of Brownsville, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 32.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary being 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stillman Middle School's student population of 964 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
964 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stillman 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 Stillman 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
#2537 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stillman Middle School's ranking?
Stillman Middle School is ranked #2537 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stillman Middle School often compared to?
Stillman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzano Middle School, Vela Middle School, Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stillman Middle School?
964 students attend Stillman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Stillman Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stillman Middle School?
Stillman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stillman Middle School offer ?
Stillman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stillman Middle School part of?
Stillman Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.
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