Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School serves 116 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-59%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School?
116 students attend Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School?
Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School offer ?
Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School part of?
Contemporary Lrn Center Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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