Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, W S Permenter 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W S Permenter Middle serves the southern part of Cedar Hill, TX, covering an area of approximately 20.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the nearest edge and a furthest distance of 5.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W S Permenter Middle School's student population of 456 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
W S Permenter 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 W S Permenter Middle School is 0.52, 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
#7220 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
34%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
61%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #7220 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W S Permenter Middle School?
456 students attend W S Permenter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W S Permenter Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W S Permenter Middle School?
W S Permenter Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower 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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