Serving 187 students in grades 4-8, Ben Bolt 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 was 73% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)73%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)64%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Ben Bolt Middle School?
187 students attend Ben Bolt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ben Bolt Middle School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben Bolt Middle School?
Ben Bolt Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Bolt Middle School offer ?
Ben Bolt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Ben Bolt Middle School part of?
Ben Bolt Middle School is part of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District.
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