Serving 392 students in grades 5-6, Price T Young 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 60% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 61% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)61%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
47%
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
How many students attend Price T Young Middle School?
392 students attend Price T Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Price T Young Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 Price T Young Middle School?
Price T Young Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Price T Young Middle School offer ?
Price T Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Price T Young Middle School part of?
Price T Young Middle School is part of Marshall Independent School District.
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