Serving 370 students in grades 6, 6th Grade Center 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 was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
33%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend 6th Grade Center?
370 students attend 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of 6th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 6th Grade Center?
6th Grade Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does 6th Grade Center offer ?
6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is 6th Grade Center part of?
6th Grade Center is part of Greenville Independent School District.
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