Serving 132 students in grades 6-8, Wortham 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 42% 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: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WORTHAM MIDDLE's attendance zone covers the entire Wortham, TX school district, encompassing approximately 111.2 square miles. The zone typically features a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7 miles from the school to the zone edge and extending up to 13 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wortham Middle School's student population of 132 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
132 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wortham 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 Wortham Middle School is 0.59, 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
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-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 Wortham Middle School's ranking?
Wortham Middle School is ranked #5247 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Wortham Middle School?
132 students attend Wortham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wortham Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wortham Middle School?
Wortham Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wortham Middle School offer ?
Wortham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wortham Middle School part of?
Wortham Middle School is part of Wortham Independent School District.
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