Timpson Middle School (Closed 2018)

836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 142 students in grades 6-8, Timpson 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(16-17)
80-84%
78%
(16-17)
65-69%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
21%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
54%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Timpson Middle School?
142 students attend Timpson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Timpson Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Timpson Middle School?
Timpson Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Timpson Middle School offer ?
Timpson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Timpson Middle School part of?
Timpson Middle School is part of Timpson Independent School District.

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