Serving 693 students in grades 6-8, Travis 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Travis Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Port Lavaca school district, covering an area of approximately 1,032.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Travis Middle School's student population of 693 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1948
School Calendar
School Motto
We Turn Fiddlers into Sandcrabs one student at a time!
School Rankings
Travis 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 Travis Middle School is 0.49, 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
#5923 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Sandcrab Colors
School Mascot
Sandcrabs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Travis Middle School's ranking?
Travis Middle School is ranked #5923 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Travis Middle School?
693 students attend Travis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Travis Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Travis Middle School?
Travis Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Travis Middle School offer ?
Travis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Travis Middle School part of?
Travis Middle School is part of Calhoun County Independent School District.
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