Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Tarkington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarkington Middle School's student population of 411 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarkington 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 Tarkington Middle School is 0.45, 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
#4217 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
71%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarkington Middle School's ranking?
Tarkington Middle School is ranked #4217 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Tarkington Middle School often compared to?
Tarkington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Tarkington Middle School?
411 students attend Tarkington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tarkington Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarkington Middle School?
Tarkington Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tarkington Middle School offer ?
Tarkington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tarkington Middle School part of?
Tarkington Middle School is part of Tarkington Independent School District.
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