Serving 1,421 students in grades 6-8, Texas 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 is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Texas Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Texarkana, TX school district, encompassing approximately 29.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Texas Middle School's student population of 1,421 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Texas Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Texas Middle School is 0.69, which is more 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
#5575 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
19%
54%
Black
46%
13%
White
26%
24%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Middle School's ranking?
Texas Middle School is ranked #5575 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Texas Middle School often compared to?
Texas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Grove Middle School, Liberty-eylau Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Texas Middle School?
1,421 students attend Texas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Texas Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Texas Middle School?
Texas Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Texas Middle School offer ?
Texas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Texas Middle School part of?
Texas Middle School is part of Texarkana Independent School District.
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