University Middle School serves 608 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 81% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
608 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)68%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)81%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend University Middle School?
608 students attend University Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of University Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Middle School?
University Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Middle School offer ?
University Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is University Middle School part of?
University Middle School is part of Waco Independent School District.
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