Serving 128 students in grades 6-8, Perkins Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perkins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Perkins Middle School's student population of 128 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
128 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perkins Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins Middle School is 0.51, 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
#2091 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
56%
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
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Perkins Middle School's ranking?
Perkins Middle School is ranked #2091 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Perkins Middle School?
128 students attend Perkins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Perkins Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perkins Middle School?
Perkins Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Perkins Middle School offer ?
Perkins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Perkins Middle School part of?
Perkins Middle School is part of De Leon Independent School District.
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