Serving 1,283 students in grades 6-8, Watkins 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watkins Middle School serves the southern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1.4-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watkins Middle School's student population of 1,283 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,283 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One for All, All for Watkins
School Rankings
Watkins 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 Watkins Middle School is 0.61, 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
#4831 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watkins Middle School's ranking?
Watkins Middle School is ranked #4831 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Watkins Middle School often compared to?
Watkins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardiff J High School, Killough Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Watkins Middle School?
1,283 students attend Watkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Watkins Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watkins Middle School?
Watkins Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Middle School offer ?
Watkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Watkins Middle School part of?
Watkins Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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