Bland Middle School

5123 Fm 2194
Merit, TX 75458
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, Bland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bland Middle School's student population of 163 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
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Total Students
163 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Bland Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bland Middle School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2156 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
44%
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55-59%
51%
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40-49%
46%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
46%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
50%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bland Middle School's ranking?
Bland Middle School is ranked #2156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bland Middle School often compared to?
Bland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caddo Mills Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bland Middle School?
163 students attend Bland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bland Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bland Middle School?
Bland Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bland Middle School offer ?
Bland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bland Middle School part of?
Bland Middle School is part of Bland Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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