Serving 428 students in grades 6, Henry Wertheimer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)67%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
30%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Henry Wertheimer Middle School?
428 students attend Henry Wertheimer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Henry Wertheimer Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry Wertheimer Middle School?
Henry Wertheimer Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henry Wertheimer Middle School offer ?
Henry Wertheimer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Henry Wertheimer Middle School part of?
Henry Wertheimer Middle School is part of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
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