Truman Middle School serves 92 students in grades 8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Truman Middle School?
92 students attend Truman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Truman Middle School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Middle School?
Truman Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Truman Middle School offer ?
Truman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Truman Middle School part of?
Truman Middle School is part of Edgewood Independent School District.
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