Serving 99 students in grades 6-8, Fort Hancock 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Fort Hancock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
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)
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 Fort Hancock Middle School's ranking?
Fort Hancock Middle School is ranked #6469 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 Fort Hancock Middle School?
99 students attend Fort Hancock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fort Hancock Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Hancock Middle School?
Fort Hancock Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Hancock Middle School offer ?
Fort Hancock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fort Hancock Middle School part of?
Fort Hancock Middle School is part of FT Hancock Independent School District.
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