W S Permenter Middle School serves 735 students in grades 6-8.
W S Permenter Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W S Permenter Middle School's student population of 735 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W S Permenter Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of W S Permenter Middle School is 0.47, 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
#6703 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
68%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W S Permenter Middle School's ranking?
W S Permenter Middle School is ranked #6703 out of 8,079 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend W S Permenter Middle School?
735 students attend W S Permenter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of W S Permenter Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W S Permenter Middle School?
W S Permenter Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W S Permenter Middle School offer ?
W S Permenter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W S Permenter Middle School part of?
W S Permenter Middle School is part of Cedar Hill Independent School District.
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