Terrell Wells Middle School
Terrell Wells Middle School serves 747 students in grades 6-8.
Terrell Wells Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Terrell Wells Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Terrell Wells Middle School's student population of 747 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 747 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Terrell Wells Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Terrell Wells 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4714 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harlandale Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Terrell Wells Middle School is Mccollum High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kingsborough Middle School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bellaire Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Antonio Mccollum High School Math: 36% | Reading: 28%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,553 student10
0.2 miles
500 W Formosa Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-1500 0.2 9-12 1,553 - San Antonio Bellaire Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 648 students10
0.4 miles
142 E Amber Pl
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-2850 0.4 PK-5 648 - San Antonio Carroll Bell Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 469 students10
0.5 miles
906 March Ave
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-2900 0.5 PK-5 469 - San Antonio Vestal Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 463 students10
0.7 miles
1111 W Vestal Pl
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3350 0.7 PK-5 463 - San Antonio Rayburn Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 441 students10
0.9 miles
635 Rayburn Dr
San Antonio, TX 78221
(210) 989-3200 0.9 PK-5 441
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