Serving 440 students in grades 5-8, Pottsboro 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 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pottsboro Middle School's student population of 440 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Pottsboro 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 Pottsboro Middle School is 0.32, 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
#4620 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
82%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pottsboro Middle School's ranking?
Pottsboro Middle School is ranked #4620 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pottsboro Middle School?
440 students attend Pottsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pottsboro Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 Pottsboro Middle School?
Pottsboro Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pottsboro Middle School offer ?
Pottsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Pottsboro Middle School part of?
Pottsboro Middle School is part of Pottsboro Independent School District.
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