Serving 161 students in grades 5-8, Carr 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carr Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carr Middle School's student population of 161 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carr Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carr Middle School is 0.24, 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
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Hispanic
86%
54%
White
14%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carr Middle School's ranking?
Carr Middle School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Carr Middle School?
161 students attend Carr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Carr Middle School students are Hispanic, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carr Middle School?
Carr Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carr Middle School offer ?
Carr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Carr Middle School part of?
Carr Middle School is part of Hale Center Independent School District.
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