Serving 181 students in grades 6-8, Ore City 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ore City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ore City Middle School's student population of 181 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ore City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ore City Middle School is 0.55, 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
#6469 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
63%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ore City Middle School's ranking?
Ore City Middle School is ranked #6469 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ore City Middle School often compared to?
Ore City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Diana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ore City Middle School?
181 students attend Ore City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ore City Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Ore City Middle School?
Ore City Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ore City Middle School offer ?
Ore City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ore City Middle School part of?
Ore City Middle School is part of Ore City Independent School District.
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