Tarkington Middle School

2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 394 students in grades 6-8, Tarkington 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 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tarkington Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Tarkington Middle School's student population of 394 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
394 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Tarkington Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarkington Middle School is 0.35, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#3779 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
37%
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32%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
79%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tarkington Middle School's ranking?
Tarkington Middle School is ranked #3779 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tarkington Middle School often compared to?
Tarkington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarkington Middle School?
394 students attend Tarkington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Tarkington Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarkington Middle School?
Tarkington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarkington Middle School offer ?
Tarkington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tarkington Middle School part of?
Tarkington Middle School is part of Tarkington ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 394 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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